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DD, 2.5 has turned into a monster..

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RaringToGo · 05/04/2007 18:58

She is constantly deliberately breaking things, everything, even her favourite things. She´s doing all kinds of things she knows she´s not to do, she´s constantly ordering me what to do, not eating anything, a thorough misery to be around. Is this some kind of normal developmental stage and if so what on earth is it all about?

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clairemow · 05/04/2007 19:08

Sounds like testing the boundaries to me! My DS1 is 2.10 and does similar things, although not constantly. Yesterday he ripped up a picture he'd painted by kicking his feet because he didn't want to take his shoes off. I think it's pretty normal... I think toddlers get frustrated when they see things they want to do, think of things they want to say, and can't quite manage them. It would drive me nuts too...

cheekymonk · 05/04/2007 19:11

My ds can be similar, especially ordering me around. he flushes things down the toilet and seems to delight in doing what he shouldn't. He eats ok but is possessive, everthing is "mine". He can be so horrible but I assume he is testing my boundaries and being a typical toddler. So yes to answer your question I think it is normal! Little shits!

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RaringToGo · 05/04/2007 19:18

Hm, so how do you deal with it? I´m constantly telling her off and raising my voice : ( It is so depressing, we never really seem to have fun anymore...

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growingbagpuss · 05/04/2007 19:19

I would tend to agree wiht everyone so far - my ds 2.2 can be an angel, but once he gets in a strop we really know about it. He is just about learning about consequences tho - so if he refuses to do what i ask, I just walk away and get on with other things. He has learnt it is easier to get on with it than to miss out on nice stuff. DS also has broken favourite things and then asks abut them constantly - I just tell hm the truth - he broke it so its in the bin - mind u have to be careful he doesn't fish it out again afterwards!

cheekymonk · 05/04/2007 20:45

I try and ignore bad behaviour, if it is really bad I will put him in his bedroom with door open but stair gate on. That 5 mins or so when we are out of each other's faces seems to calm us both down and I try and start again.
The one thing i try hard to do is start every day as a fresh day and not mull over what a bugger he was the day before. I TRY not to take it personally and always remember that he is just a child (and not a monster!!)
It is hard and I could really cry sometimes but the thought of my evenings keeps me going and te thought that it is just a phase! best of luck xx

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