To have taken away DS1's Lightning McQueen car?

[laura032004]

Because he has just drawn all over the lounge wall with a biro.

This is the second time in a week. Last time it was with a permanent marker, and he got told off, and told it was not allowed.

Tonight whilst I was tidying the kitchen, he did it again. I sent him to the naughty step when he told me what he'd done (not in a repentant way, just matter-of-factly). Then when he came back into the lounge, he pointed out a whole different area he'd drawn on as well.

We live in a Navy house, so will have to repaint (I can't get it off, and scrubbing just removes the paint and looks even worse), or be billed for the damage.

I have told him the the car will go back to the shop.

Reasonable response? He's 3 (4 in April).

Yes, but I worded my reply badly. Really, if I expect DS1 to not do something when we're out, I shouldn't let him do it at home.

But actually, he loves jumping off the sofa, and when it's wet outside, he burns off a bit of steam doing that, so we'll just have to keep up the reminders at MIL's

Fair enough.

My DS never drew on walls till he saw the Tweenies do it.

taking away does work. When ds1 was about 3 he kept biting very hard ds2 aged 2 I tried loads of things and he kept biting. Then I took his favourite toy and put int on top of the wardrobe and told him it wouldnt come down till he stopped biting, he didnt for two days so it come down and the next day he bite again so it went back up and he never bite again. I think discipline is very personal and some things work great for some kids and the same thing gets no response from other kids. If I had done the same thing when ds2 was 3 it would not of worked as he would not of made the connection. It's important to let them know that certain behaviour is not acceptable and as mum you probably know what he needs to make him understand that. It wont scar him taking his toy from him so dont feel bad.
Also those flash sponges are great