How do I discipline my 2 yr old if he is doing something I don't want him to do?

Answer 1

You should get down to his level, and make him understand that what he is doing isn't okay. If he does it again, take something away from him, like a candy or toy. You could send him in a corner like timeout. Good luck

Answer 2

A 2 year old won't respond to discipline. At that age the world is full of wonder. My friend was just telling me a story about her 2 year old granddaughter who was pouring water out of her sippy cup onto her glass table top. On the surface this looked like the child was just making a mess. But when she looked closer, the child was fascinated by how the water was sparkling in the sun and then splashing up from the table as it hit and then running along the glass.

Try to see things from the perspective of your child and enjoy being full of wonder with him. If you don't want him to do something that will cause harm to him or to something, show him an alternative to what he's doing. He's fascinated by every little thing right now. Be gentle and show him what's right and what's wrong. But also allow him to teach you to appreciate the little things again.

Answer 3

Be consistent with the word no, use it firmly but not loudly(unless about to hurt self) and redirect his/her activity. Consistent redirection will convey your wishes, and if the child willfully keeps going back to it, you need to either remove the problem or actually pick them up and take them away. A two year old is old enough to hear "mommy/daddy /we don't do that its......." and tell them why using words they understand. Many people use firm slaps to the fingers/hand or swats to the behind but you better understand your own strength and your motivation before using physical punishment. Remember discipline is not the same as punishment. We all must be disciplined.

Answer 4

As for the post above water puddles on the table is not a requirement for expression. There are other ways to express and create good habits. What's good for one table = good for any table including the table at a restaurant which is not ok. Offer up positive creativity.

"How do I discipline my 2 yr old if he is doing something I don't want him to do?"

By saying their name and telling them to stop what he or she is doing that which is inappropriate - make sure it is chosen inappropriate behavior and an accident such as accidently spilling something. If your child doesn't listen then give them a choice.

"Would you like to stop ___ or sit in a chair?" (one example)

Answer 5

Clearly & calmly tell him No.

Get him away from what you do not want him to do and involved in playing with a safe toy.

When he goes back to the activity you don't want him to do say NO, then sit him in time out. You may have to sit with him for a minute or two.

Answer 6

Don't discipline. Find him / her something better to do.

Answer 7

There is no need to make him dicilined . Rather you be atantive or I should say diciplined in handling to him.

Toddlers are good and quick learner but they will learn as per their experience only .

let him enjoy the freedom and you also enjoy his childhood and in turn see you childhood in him

Answer 8

Swat his bottom. He's old enough to know what "no" means and he needs to know you're not playing around when you tell him "no."