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just out of interest, to those of you with a boisterous 2 year old boy..........

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waitingforgodot · 23/02/2009 19:05

do you rule them with an iron rod and keep the boundaries very narrow or allow them a bit of freedom and give them a row when they misbehave?

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llareggub · 23/02/2009 19:10

I give mine quite a bit of freedom, so long as he is not harming himself, others or damaging things. In restaurants we take the iron rod approach, at home most things go over my head.

I do like to wear him out with strenuous activity, this normally helps his behaviour. My DS needs quite a bit of stimulation but I try and encourage him to entertain himself too.

thetoddlermaimer · 23/02/2009 20:56

i take the time and place approch for running wild. ie park run wild and therefore wear himself out...and usually me too. church on the other hand, he tested the boundries the first couple of time and now sits and plays witht eh toys and occasionally the vicar asks him to help by blowing bubbles whilst we say prayers etc.
i think children need to learn from an early age that differnt rules apply to different places. at home i try not to let him get to excited before bed during theweek but at weekends i let him do as he wishes, i too use the not harming himself others house etc then ur fine when at home!
he also takes classes, swimming, dance gym etc to wear use up all that energy. i started this now as i have a friend who i dread going out with as her son is a little older and she doesnt have any boundries and thinks i am too strict ad that he wont be little for long...dont think she realises that they grew up and all hell will break loose with no boundries!
i wonder if the mothers of little girls have this issue! lol!

EffiePerine · 23/02/2009 20:59

pretty strict in the house (confined space) but plenty of running and shouting time outside

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paddyclamp · 23/02/2009 21:33

I agree, there's a time and place...but i was pretty relaxed unless we were in a restaurant or church..i made sure mine had loads of exercise when he was 2! He's now a very lively 5 year old although has calmed down a bit!

As for girls i now have a 2 yr old DD and she's pretty lively too! Must just be me...or maybe the fact that she has a big brother to learn from !

Gemzooks · 23/02/2009 21:37

I provide lots of outdoor time and exercise and hope for the best, also my DS is energetic but then gets knackered and sits around sucking his thumb, also concentrates well on books or whatever. I'm a strong believer in lots of fresh air and running around, then I feel I'm being fair by imposing fairly good behaviour indoors..

Gateau · 24/02/2009 10:04

"I'm a strong believer in lots of fresh air and running around"
Couldn't agree more. My DS (22 months old) loves it, and I do too!
Much better and more germ-free than soft play. (although it has its place too, when it's pouring down!)

mistlethrush · 24/02/2009 10:09

Mine is now going on four. We have set very strict boundaries - but that doesn't mean that he isn't allowed to run riot when we go out - the rules when out are that he stays where we can see him (that distance has increased with time) and we've now had the discussion about not going off with anyone else. But IMHO you need to set the ground rules now and stick to them and make sure that everyone else that cares for him in the same situation also sticks to them. He pushes the boundaries enough as it is!

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