My son will be 2 in november 17th . many people i have mention this to say its normal for a child to be active .first he doesnt say nothing but momma ,he cant sit for a minute he is always walking around climbing chairs,tables. with a stick hittin everything and including the pets. every time you get his attention he trys to talk but he just mummbles. what is the correct way to sit him still with out crying? is spanking a good thing to do especially cause he doesnt talk?
2007-10-09 06:51:07 · 6 answers · asked by hs1983 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
my 8 month old knows that when I say no it means stop doing a particular thing. He knows that two little smacks on his leg means dont fight and roll away during a diaper change.
He's almost two, he's not retarded. Even an infant has the ability to understand cause and effect. Do one thing, and this happens. DO another and something else happens.
Babies, infants, children, they call cry and carry on in protest, but that doesnt mean that you do nothing.
He's not out of control, he's never been taught and expected to behave a certain way. Toddlers can communicate, even without words. They can understand you just fine.
2007-10-09 06:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be normal for a 2 year old to act the way he does but that doesn't mean you should just let him get away with it. If he's hitting pets and other things with sticks you should correct him.
You can let kids run wild--to a point. Then you have to correct them and teach them how to behave like humans and not animals. There are times when running crazy is acceptable but there are other times when it's not. You need to make sure that he knows how to act when it's not a time to be running wild.
If he's having trouble talking it's probably not his fault. He's not yet 2 so it's not a big deal. Alot of kids don't talk until they are 2 and most don't talk very well at all until they are 3 or 4. Work on his speech with him but don't get frustrated if he doesn't talk well yet.
I'm a firm believer in spankings, but that's only when a child does something wrong. He doesn't deserve a spanking just because he doesn't talk well.
2007-10-09 14:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by adrian♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanking isn't always a bad thing, but I think should be reserved for certain extreme behaviors. It sounds like your son is just getting really frustrated because he can't communicate what he wants. Have you tried time-outs (I know a lot of things say to wait until 2yrs old, but he is so close). They work for my daughter-she may cry and carry on a little while, but she finally realizes that she won't be allowed to get up until she has sat quietly. And another thing with the spanking with your son, if he's already hitting things it may make that behavior worse (if mommy can do it, why can't I).
2007-10-09 14:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't get carried away with it. Spanking can be a good way of disapline. He could be frustrated by not being able to tell you what he wants right now. but if you let him get away with stuff now. He will be even harder to handle later on as he get bigger.
2007-10-09 14:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tennesseemom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dealing with what my roomate is dealing with and the baby girl is one. it's normal but keep an eye on it. the father of my roomate had severe ADD and learning problems and it is beginning to show but he is actually very smart as well- the dad. i told the little girl and my 3 yr old sis kid to bring in all their "cuppies" so i could fill them with water. the boy looked at me and caught an attitude. the 1 yr old shoved him on the floor and grabbed all 3 bottles and came in the kitchen and handed them to me and then farted. well someone listened. the trick is to get a playpen and get loads of toys that are safe and just dump them in. Family dollar has loads for cheep in case your on a budget, but kids network is good for her to watch too. so get this going and in the same room, you can take a nice break. trust me, it does work. let the baby cry. it shows your not always getting her way. keep music on and stimuli all around that is learning and positive. babies love music. so get on your pc and get one. at night, Enigma or Jazz is perfect to wind down after a lavendar fragrances bath and a air freshener that lights up the wall with different colors or scent stories!. then you and your man can get some action of your own. it takes a week or so, but once a set schedule for things then you got it made!
2007-10-09 14:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spanking is never a good thing...even worse in a toddler who has not yet learned to communicate....I would say his behaviour problems are due to frustration....at 2 he knows what he wants and can't tell you. You need to get support in helping him speak...his behaviour will improve then.
2007-10-09 13:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋