He is 2 and always likes to be on the move but when he does somthing wroung what do I do to let him know its wroung seeing how getting to his eye leval and telling him why isn't working.
2007-12-15 06:11:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Just make eye contact and say "no"...if he continues the behaviour then give him a time out. Be consistent with that though. Don't just give in to him if he refuses to stop...keep trying the time outs until he realizes you mean business.
2007-12-15 06:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time out might work. He would need two minutes. A year for each year in his age. Make it in the same place every time. It could be a corner or a special chair that he would sit in only when he is being naughty. Don't show anger or agression. Gently tell him that is not acceptable and take him to the time out spot. Use a timer. He will not like it or do it at first. But be patient and consistent. If you don't like this idea then just take him away from what he is doing. Distraction still works at two although it will work less as time goes on. Two is a hard year to work through. PBSPARENTS.COM has many tips and help. Whatever you decide just dont show you are angry or use agression. I tried that and it gave my son a bad temper that was hard to overcome for him and me. But now that I am calm and don't show him he is getting to me it's much better. Best wishes.
2007-12-15 14:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by griggser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While discipline is very important, it is also important to remember to be teaching him the expectations before he gets in trouble. 2 year olds don't know how to behave all the time...it is a skill they are still learning. Like talking or coloring. If a child can't color, we do not discipline them, we teach them....if they cannot talk, we do not discipline them, we help and teach them words. With behavior, it's very important to remember to teach and help the child learn what is appropriate and expected. Tell young children what TO do instead of what not to do. For example, 'hands down' instead of 'no hitting'. Many young children do not hear the negation...that is 'no hitting' may be heard as 'hitting'. So....it is very important that when disciplining a child that you are sure that they already knew the 'rule' they were breaking. It wouldn't be very fair if, for example, an adult got pulled over in their car and given a ticket (disciplined) for a rule or law they didn't know existed. Same goes for children. Be sure they already know the rule they are breaking when you do have to discipline them. When disciplining him, give a stern "No", repeat the rule by telling them what they CAN do (e.g. "You can play with the toys that are on the floor"), and if the child is unsafe or needs to calm themselves, then do a timeout. Timeouts are designed to calm children who need to calm down and was never meant to be a 'punishment'. Try not to use too much language with a 2 year old...keep it simple and be firm. Hope some of this helps.
2007-12-15 15:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read babycenter.com
Spanking will NEVER work. It teaches a child that hitting is a great way to express your anger and frustration.
Remember that removing a child's clothing to spank them is SEXUAL abuse.
Putting a child in a corner has been banned by daycares nationally because it is a form of humiliation.
What is he doing specifically?
2007-12-15 15:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course telling him why isn't working, he is ONLY TWO. He doesn't understand the concept of WHY he can't do something. Get it out of your mind that this is a small adult, his mind doesn't work like that of an adult, his mind works like that of a two year old. He doesn't understand the concept of "No". The best way to deal is to simply put him in time out (1 minute per year of age)You get to his level and say "you did ______ so I am going to put you in time out". Then do so he is going to get up, so you place him BACK in time out, he will get up again and again you just keep taking him BACK. It is called being CONSISTENCE which is what they need at two years old. After he has remained in time out for two minutes you take him out, get to his level and again tell him "you were in time out because you did ______". He has to be told time and time and time again, Discipline, consistency and repetiveness are what work.
2007-12-15 22:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
, say no firmly and put him in a time out spot or chair for two minutes
2007-12-15 14:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's some really good info. on discipline:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp
Good luck!
2007-12-15 14:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by daa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanking is an option. Just dont beat him. Or time out.
2007-12-15 14:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by lindzymill 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
SPANK his corny ****!
2007-12-15 14:15:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋