As the whole world knows by now we are struggling with the kids and them not doing as they are asked/told.
Have tried sending them to the naughty step (usually for hitting one another) and to their room. DS1 lost the use of the computer for a month for giving DD a black eye.
Sometimes I feel like squirting them with the shower when they are being extra defiant but I would love some ideas, have plenty for praising and treats when they are good but they don't get used very often, for when they just will not comply. It isn't the odd time they won't, it is 99% of the time when they are feeling that way out. I hate the idea of punishment but I also have to make them see they have to so as they are told.
I know I am doing this all wrong and I am sorry for posting yet again but I am trying. Read a bit of Beyond Toddlerdom this morning and it just made me feel like cr*p as it basically said it is the parents fault the kids are like they are. And when is there time to properly read these books and make notes. Some days I am so tired I can barely see.
I have no idea about discipline I remember giving in when DS1 was 2 and cried because I didn't want to upset him and that is when I started feeling scared about what my child was going to do.
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NotABanana · 06/04/2008 17:34
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