I have a 14 month old. When he doesn't get his own way he like to hit. He will either hit you or himself. How do I break him? Its getting worse and worse everyday. Please help!
Well its is slowly getting better. Thank you to all the mom's that helped me out!
I told my son that we dont hit we tickle and so far so good. If he continues then i set him in the "naughty corner or make him sit for 2 minutes and after that explain why he had to sit or why he was in the naughty corner.
I have the same problem with my son... he hits , kicks, and throws things, he even pulls my daughters hair... i've gotten to the point where i put him in an open addition to my living room where theres only a couch and a chair and i make him have a time out. from there he can hit kick scream and do whatever while hes in the time out. after hes done i tell him that its very naughty to hit , scream and kick but he still does it occasionaly.. and i feel your frustration.. i'm at a loss as to whatelse to do... my grandma says he'll get the gist of it soon and i hope so. good luck and perhaps that will help with your son.
best of luck,
ang
Mention this to your pediatrician. Violence like this is sometimes seen in autistic behavior. This may be something he should be checked for, because if this is the case, it is better to get an early diagnosis and help, rather than being in denial.
BE CONSISTANT
and with that timeouts work great. I would put him in for a and minute and half and then get down to his eye level and tell him that is not acceptable.
I would warn him that is not ok, and time out if he does it again, then place him in a playpen or crib for a minute, and pick him up, say "No hitting, not ok"
Then give him hugs and kisses and go play!
I think spanking teaches kids its ok to hit as well.
my new thing in my house is a thinking chair.. where he cant see tv or see us.. it seems if i put him in the chair where he could see tv or us he thot it as a game.. if my son does anything i say ok time for your thinking chair. he would have to sit there untill he calms down and does no talking for 4 mins. my mother told me to put him in thinking for at least 1 min per year.. so thats what ive been doing.. then you retell them why they are there and have them say sorry to whom ever they did naughty to.. good luck
