How do you manage when the Child gets stubborn?

India
March 5, 2007 5:47am CST
This is a major problem parents face with boys , is beating them or punishing them only option they are left with? I have a 2 year old boy and I face this problem everyday, I really don't feel like beating him but it doesn't do with it. Punishment has no effect on him. Any other tips how to manage kids.
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• United Arab Emirates
5 Mar 07
At 2 it is a bit difficult, that is why they are called the terrible 2s. I found that taking away something or time out worked. I would tell my daughter that she would lose out on for example her chocolate for today. or no cartoon network until you listen. It works!
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@mrbranan (1012)
• United States
5 Mar 07
Have you tried time out. That doesnt mean put him in the cornor for a few minutes. Put him in a room where there in nothing he can hurt or hurt him and wait him out. If he wants to scream let him. Don't let him know it is bother you. If you let him know he will continue until you give in. What ever you do don't give in. That will let him know if he keeps on you will eventually give in. Good luck!!
@jillbeth (2705)
• United States
5 Mar 07
There are lots of different types of punishment and different ones work with different kids. Physical punishment should be a last resort. He is still very young; two-year-olds don't have the self-control yet to not do things they aren't supposed to, even if they know better. Try giving him a time-out, put him in his room or in a chair for a couple minutes when he misbehaves. Sometimes kids will misbehave to get attention; try to ignore him when he is being bad (as long as he's not going to harm himself) and give him extra attention and praise when he is being good.
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