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What do you do if spanking and time outs dont work?

Posted by on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM
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I have a 21 month old son and spanking him when he does something wrong is just not working so i tryed to do the time outs and that does not seem to be working eather. hes really a good kid i just cant get him to learn what he can get into and what he cant get into. for excampal he keeps trying to stand on the oven lid and i tell him no and spank him and send him to time out and keep him there tell he is calm then i allow him to get down but he keeps doing it i just dont want one time when the oven is going him to open it  up and burn him self really bad. so any advice on what i can do?

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larissalarie
by Gold Member on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Positive reinforcement and redirection
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carsonsmommytam
by Tammara on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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I don't spank. I don't think think they learn right from wrong that way, just to fear the reaction of the parent.
I have found that with my son a good explanation of WHY things are no Nos and showing him what he can do, works really well.
Example: we can't climb on the stove because it can burn you and you can fall, but with mommies supervision, you CAN climb the jungle gym and slide, etc.
Its worked really well for us. If my son does do something he's not supposed to, and he can tell me why he's.not supposed to do it so I know he understands, he will be reminded of a better alternative and get a "time out" sitting next to me to think about the better choice and what he will choose next.
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LongBeachLiz
by Bronze Member on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:21 PM
He'll learn in time. Just try to create situations where he can succeed and not get into trouble.


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Positive reinforcement and redirection

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kamsue
by on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:23 PM
That is a hard one..i have the ssme prolbem with ny niece and nephew
Junebaby18
by Bronze Member on Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Consistency is the key. No matter what type of discipline you use. Don't switch back and forth. You may have to so the same thing 20+ times for them to understand.
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LilTymomma
by Member on Feb. 22, 2012 at 10:51 AM

I have my first one but Ive read that they usually do weird things and smile as a sign of accomplishment,...to them is still a new world and 1 minute per year in time out, (time out for them is when they dont have mommy's attention).... and maybe he just needs more mommy or daddy time....

Good Luck!!!

I dont wanna think when i get to that point my lil is 13months now.

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Positive reinforcement and redirection


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Angel

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kirstina
by Silver Member on Feb. 22, 2012 at 11:01 AM

You just have to keep telling him and taking him down.

KamillesMommy
by on Feb. 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Be consistant! Maybe you should look into getting a child lock for the oven. My oldest climbed in the oven at about a year old and we went and got an oven lock so she can't open it. Babies R Us, Target and Lowes sell them, you can also get them from One step ahead.


seaturtle1
by Member on Feb. 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Just like the other moms said be very consistant.  I am also one that if they even think about it then time out.  My son touches the tv.  I tell him no walk away.  He then likes to stand very close but not touching.  I pull him away and say no walk away.  They can be little stinkers some times.  See my son try to see how close he can get with out touching.  I do not even give him a chance to touch it.  if he gets any where near the tv I pull him away and say no touch.

dhiannian
by on Feb. 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM

This, but it's more like 100+ times lol. 

Quoting Junebaby18:

Consistency is the key. No matter what type of discipline you use. Don't switch back and forth. You may have to so the same thing 20+ times for them to understand.


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