My little boy is 19months old and for about 4 or 5 months now his favourite thing to do is throw things particularly food, cutlery etc, from his high chair.
At the start we had decided that we wanted to go down a peaceful route (for want of a better term) of discipline, ignoring any bad behaviour and making a big deal out of the good alongside talking to him about why certain behaviours are not acceptable (i know he is only 19months but it amazes me what he understands at times).
Overall he is great, the little tantrums that were starting to creep in when he wanted something he couldn't have stopped, he tidies his toys away and is generally a pleasure to take to playgroups etc, but we just can't crack this throwing habit. Unfortunately I think we are now at the point where he is picking up on our frustration and laughs when he does it.
I know this probably seems petty and he will grow out of it but you know when something just really starts to annoy you! Any advice would be much appreciated.
Just one final note, I would never criticise anyones parenting but we have chosen not to use smacking as punishment in case anyone was thinking of suggesting it.