advise on kids

chandler mad - chandler's mad
United States
November 10, 2006 2:08pm CST
my son just turned 2 and he is sometimes dont listen to me or when he gets in trouble he throughs him self down on the floor and has a really big fit what should i do????
4 responses
bobmnu
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
10 Nov 06
I agree with those who say walk away and in a firm but gentle voice that you will talk to him when he calms down. If he gives up and crys tell him that you will talk to him when he stops crying. As a 2 year old he is trying to find the limits and when you give in you have given him an expanded limit and he will try more. You have to walk theat fine line between total care and an out of control child. Decide what battles you are going to fight. one simple suggestion is to give him choices, but you control the choices. Do you want to wear the brown pants of the black ones? Good Luck
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MySpot
@MySpot (2600)
• United States
14 Nov 06
It is important to 'choose your battles'. My pediatrician told me the same thing. Ignore the negative behavior because when they get attention from it, you are rewarding them for it. My daughter would literally throw herself, so just be ready to catch them if they are headed for a header!
bobmnu
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
10 Nov 06
I agree with those who say walk away and in a firm but gentle voice that you will talk to him when he calms down. If he gives up and crys tell him that you will talk to him when he stops crying. As a 2 year old he is trying to find the limits and when you give in you have given him an expanded limit and he will try more. You have to walk theat fine line between total care and an out of control child. Decide what battles you are going to fight. one simple suggestion is to give him choices, but you control the choices. Do you want to wear the brown pants of the black ones? Good Luck
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salex142
@salex142 (686)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Whenever u tell him to stop doing something and he trhows a fit. Just walk away and let him have his tantrum. As long as u are paying attention to it, he will continue to act that way. My daughter does it. he wont cry forever
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meshellrose
@meshellrose (286)
• United States
10 Nov 06
walk away and ignore it unless he is going to hurt himself. The more attention you give him the more he will do it
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