Defiant child!

@danoluma (817)
Kenya
December 11, 2009 6:30am CST
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Or are you struggling with a child who is disrespectful defiant or obnoxious? My friend has a son who is very disrespectful and needs advice. Thank you
3 responses
wonttakelong
@wonttakelong (3555)
• United States
11 Dec 09
I have a teenager so yes I struggle with a defiant child more information would be helpful how old is the child? what sorts of things is the child doing? what has your friend tried so far?
danoluma
@danoluma (817)
• Kenya
13 Dec 09
The child is a two year old. he doesn't listen to the father and when he wants something he will cry until he gets what he wants.
pmbhuntress09
@pmbhuntress09 (1608)
• United States
13 Dec 09
They may want to have him checked for child development problems if he is like that. It sounds like he is about the same as my son.
wonttakelong
@wonttakelong (3555)
• United States
13 Dec 09
the kid is only 2? I thought we were talking about a child old enough to know how to behave and doesnt A 2 year old is just now learning how to behave I wouldnt call that defiant I would just call that the terrible twos a good swat on the kids behind when he acts up will make a big difference
kkperryman
@kkperryman (20)
• United States
11 Dec 09
how old is the child? Defiance can be very developmentally appropriate. But discipline is a MUST! I always tell parents that it is a child's job to push their limits and it is a parents job to set them strong. Discipline = Love. Kids push limits to test their security and love. Which is why those in the middle school years do it so much cause that is when they need it the most!
danoluma
@danoluma (817)
• Kenya
13 Dec 09
the kid is only two years but barely listens to anyone.
pmbhuntress09
@pmbhuntress09 (1608)
• United States
13 Dec 09
My son has always been this way in fact ever since he was around 2 years old. He was so bad when he was around 2 years old that I was covered in bruises from his kicking and hitting. Many people thought it was my husband beating on me, until they would see Alberto doing it. Alberto never learned to talk until he was 4 1/2 years old so he was slower then most kids. We still have a problem with him now that he is 11, the worst part is discipline doesn't work with him. They have categorized my so has having mild MR. He is smart once he learns something but he is always in trouble, and never listens. I told him I need the super nanny just for him.