I have been unable to contain or control my daughter's actions. She likes to hit and tell me I am mean when I put her in time out. I need some help please or someone with more experience in dealing with this matter.
2007-12-07 07:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by madame butterfly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
She likes to test me by doing things that she is not supposed to do. She likes to try to get into stuff, like shampoo all over the floor or in the toilet.
2007-12-07 07:57:26 · update #1
She totally stresses me out when I am trying to take care of her and her 3 mo. old brother.
2007-12-07 08:02:32 · update #2
Bless you and your daughter!
Does she avoid eye contact? You see, that would be one only possible sign of autism. Mental illness can cause such behavior, but that's usually odd in a 2 year old. NOW, remember that discipline must be strong at times. Firm, but not abusive, of course.
I would take her to the pediatrician. My son was very hyperactive as a child. It was not as cruel as this may sound, but we had to tie our son to his chair at dinnertime, just to make sure he stopped long enough to eat something. He was so skinny, and so hyper. Finally, thank the Lord!, he grew out of it! ---
Don't hesitate to ask your pediatrician for recommendations. Mine was great!
God bless you both.
2007-12-07 08:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by C Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My two year old tries that stuff too. I think she learns it from the other kids at daycare. My daughter hates time out. It is the only thing that works for me. I have known some kids like you describe. A friend of mine has a son that used to do that and I would sit on him so that he couldn't hit. I would get up after he had calmed down. I ignored him when he would act up. I think he was just trying to get attention. After a while he behaved very well. I would keep trying new ways of discipline until I found something that worked. I would suggest leaving her in time out until she stopped behaving that way but I think she is still a little too young for that.
2007-12-07 08:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Christine M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's common for 2 year olds to act that way...guess that's why they call it terrible 2's... lol
Just stay strong show her that you are serious when you punish her but do it in manner she understands..like every time she does something wrong take away a toy she really love's and make her earn it back with her good behavior...or something like that. Don't feel hurt when she tells you your mean it's just a natural reaction. She still knows that you love her...
When it comes to kids the key is patients and understanding.......good luck
2007-12-07 08:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by solay26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, when you put your daughter in time out make sure that is TIME OUT, no releases in 2 minutes after you decided to do it, just make sure that she will remain in time out until you decide it and not her, because of her behaviour. It is ok to cry so it will be ok, I know that you will feel bad, but in the long run she will learn from it and you' ll be glad that all the sacrifice that you had to do was necessary for the best of your daughter's future and discipline.
2007-12-08 00:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by lola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's 2. She needs lots of positive attention, a toddler-proofed environment, fun things to do to keep her busy, distraction, and patience.
Here's some very good advise on discipline strategies for toddlers:
http://askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp
2007-12-07 08:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by daa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they do that....mine does too but you will have to find some way to let her know it is unacceptable....I like the series of books by Micheal and Debi Pearl beginning with To Train Up aChild........your little girls needs direction and needs to be a benefint in her home she needs to feel good and to have boundaries so she is pushing for them
you never actually stop teaching them it is just progressive...good luck and God bless
2007-12-07 08:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by just duky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crack that little girl right on the back side. I personally am a big fan of 'spare the rod, spoil the child'. Sometimes it's tuff to discipline your child but If you suffer a little now you'll have a lot less problems down the road.
2007-12-07 08:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by downie_d 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nanny 911, No I would keep telling her hitting is very bad and keep sitting her in Time out. What is a priest going to do? Do not tolerate hitting.
2007-12-07 07:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Warlof 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Contact your local priest.
2007-12-07 07:51:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
ever hear of an exorcist? the devil is in your child.
2007-12-07 07:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋