How do you discipline your toddler?And at what age did you start?
By marlena18042
@marlena18042 (636)
United States
August 29, 2008 7:12am CST
Hello all. I am a proud mother of five as you may already know.My children ranging from 17yrs old to only 18 months! Ther was a long gap between my second last child and my last, my toddler is 12 yrs away form my son,so it has been awhile since I've dealt with a young child.I still got my touch I believe.I give my baby tons of love, and I am fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom so I get to spend alot of time with her.
I've always done the best I could at parenting all of my children.And, through trial and error, I believe I got alot of things in the bag!
However, as we all know, each child is their own unique self.And, I have to admit, I could do a little brushing up in the discipline category.From what I've heard and remember, at this age you have to start setting limits for them as they begin to "test" us and see what they can get away with!I am always looking for advice and reading books,etc. So,I figured I'd see what you guys coould offer!
What do you believe is a good way to discipline a young child?
Maybe the firm NO,? That's what I am doing.It doesnt seem to be working though!How did/do you do it? At what age did you start?
Any suggestions would help,thank you.
2 responses
@seasons1981 (299)
• United States
29 Aug 08
well I am a stay at home mom as well (first time mom) and my son is pretty close to yours in age (he is 16 months). What I do to discipline him is: I will either sit him somewhere (like the corner or on the couch) and make him sit there for at least a minute to two minutes (depending on how many times he tries to get up), if he is good at listening to that, then I let him go play. If not, I will put him i his crib (for 5 minutes) *doctor recommended* and then when I go to get him I say to him "are you gonna be a good boy now?" if he gives me a screamy attitude, I will start to walk away - this way he knows I am not going to tolerate it. He was REALLY bad when he hit 12 months old and so far this has worked wonders on him!! Hope you can use this in disciplining your child
@krissh4all (269)
• China
29 Aug 08
hey friend ..!!
generally school was main factor from which we can learn discipline..!!
so i think when child is in the 1 st standard about 6 age we should start it..!!
thanks for sharing keep lotting


