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2yo headbutting & pinching

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Dontpanic · 22/03/2010 16:09

How do I get a 2yo to understand he shouldn't nip or scratch other people's skin which it seems he takes delight in at any opportunity?
We say ow & it hurts, but as usual he thinks that makes it a game. It does hurt too much to just ignore it! He likes to maim legs, necks, backs and tummies, particularly mummy's tummy

Also, he likes to headbutt the floor, the side of the bed, walls etc. Sometimes he misjudges and whacks too hard & ends up crying, other times he just seems to enjoy it...doesn't do it as a result of pain as far as I can tell, maybe it's just become a habit? Am just concerned it may be something bothering him, but on the other hand maybe this is completely normal for a toddler

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LauLau15 · 22/03/2010 16:31

Hi,
i had a similar issue with my nearly 2yo. he hasnt pinched but on the odd occasion he has biten me-with a firm hand he is taken to his time out area to learn that is not acceptable behaviour and will not be tolerated. He has not done it since, the smae rule would apply if he pinched or hit anybody. My son also used headbutt things-but only when angry-this has got less as he got older so i hope yours just grows out of it.
Good luck and make sure you remind him that certain behaviour will not be accepted. but also remember that children ARE selfish and unreasonable - it is out jobs to teach them to be unselfish and reasonable.

Dontpanic · 23/03/2010 22:49

Thanks LL, haven't tried a time out area yet...parent fail ;)

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