[krsnow]

Joey is getting into everything and he never listens to me. No matter how loud I yell or how stern I say "No" or "don't touch" he just continues to do what he is doing. he also thinks it's funny and always gives me a smile when he is doing something he knows is not allowed. Is this normal for kids this age or am I doing something wrong parenting-wise? The worst is that he loves to open the bottom drawer of the oven, and usually it's not hot but there could be times when it is hot.

[Amber153]

Davidson is quite the little terror!! No matter what I do, this boy does not listen. We now have started the 1 minute time outs because he gets mad and wants to hit us & pull my 8 years olds hair. Sooooo....its now time lol. he seems to good with the time outs though.

[krislati]

When he is in trouble it's 50/50. I have to just keep removing him from the situation, sometimes it takes me 10 tries before he stops. He loves to play in the dishes in my buffet, he finally hasn't opened the doors the last few days, so maybe he got the hint.

[mommydiva]

We do a lot of redirection and started timeouts. She doesn't really understand the concept of timeouts but she knows when we say it to go sit in the spot and we talk about being nice or listening. But for the most part its just a lot of redirection with her yet.

[lala2007]

Sometimes she listens. I also try redirection with Ladybug.

[mrsjl]

he listens better than my 4 year old.

[Trish36]

Miranda's first reaction is to cry when I tell her no, but that doesn't mean she won't do it again. It's either cry about it or get rid of the evidence aka throwing things.

[sfarrow3]

ummm...well...London listen when "she" wants to. Her comphrenshion is top notch, but if London doen't want to do she won't. For example I will tell her "London give me the crayon"(because she has eaten some of it..lol) her first reaction is to put it behind her back, then she thinks and may slowly hand it to me then changes her mind and runs away....lol.... or if I ask for it she will throw it on the ground and run away...lol...

[shockandawe]

Originally Posted by sfarrow3

ummm...well...London listen when "she" wants to. Her comphrenshion is top notch, but if London doen't want to do she won't. For example I will tell her "London give me the crayon"(because she has eaten some of it..lol) her first reaction is to put it behind her back, then she thinks and may slowly hand it to me then changes her mind and runs away....lol.... or if I ask for it she will throw it on the ground and run away...lol...

So, we're working on this. Seems the only time she listens is when Mommy and Daddy use a bad word! LMAO. When we want to correct her behaviour or just plain "come here" or whatever, that's a whole new ball game. Apparently it's code for "let's play tag".

I'm hoping kindermusik will help foster this behaviour more in her, but I'm not holding my breath. Sometimes it makes me feel like breaking a horse may be easier!!

[krislati]

Originally Posted by shockandawe

So, we're working on this. Seems the only time she listens is when Mommy and Daddy use a bad word! LMAO. When we want to correct her behaviour or just plain "come here" or whatever, that's a whole new ball game. Apparently it's code for "let's play tag".

I'm hoping kindermusik will help foster this behaviour more in her, but I'm not holding my breath. Sometimes it makes me feel like breaking a horse may be easier!!

LOL...That sounds like Tommy. Whenever I say come here or get down...it means run away and laugh at me!

I know he understands what I am saying, he just doesn't follow directions that well yet, unless it is something fun like get your ball and let's play, then he will.

[.Jessica.]

For the most part yes. I usually just have to say no and since she is so tender hearted she falls apart. But there are sometimes where she just really really wants to do something. So I will have to say "Brynlie that is ca ca" or "that is owies" just in a danger voice and she will usually stop what she is doing...if not we redirect her.

[I<3HelloKitty]

Usually we tell Ellie "Not for Ellie" and she will leave whatever it is alone. We try to reserve the word "no" for dangerous situations so that she doesn't learn to tune it out and whenever she hears no, she'll stop what she's doing and burst into tears. There are definitely times when she knows she's being naughty and will laugh or run though.

[KatieHeitman]

Nope... He's in to everything. And no matter how much we raise our voices and yell at him, he just doesn't care. Such a turd.

[mommytokem]

He usually listens pretty good, usually all he needs is a stern no, or stop.