Babysitting a toddler? HELP!!!

Question

Ok I have a babysitting job tonight and the kid is a demon. He is two years old and won't lisen to a word I say. So we will be playing out side and I will ask tell him it is time to go inside. I will then have to pick him up and take him in because he will just scream and cry bloody murder. I really have problems and need help to do this again please help!

Answer 1

Tell him what you plan to do tonight as soon as you get there, you might also want to include a reward for good behaviour.  For example say "Tonight, we are going to go outside for one hour.  Then we will come inside for supper, and then, if you come inside nicely when I ask you to and you eat lots of supper, we can go for ice cream/watch a movie/play his favourite game/do a craft".  Just remember to check with his parents before you take him for ice cream or watch a movie as some parents don't allow tihs in their homes.

Don't worry about telling him what will happen if he doesn't listen, but keep in mind this is always a possibility.  You should have a backup plan just in case, such as reading stories or quiet play time.  This isn't a punishment so much as not a reward.

EDIT: It's been mentioned many times before, but give him lots of warning and follow through with what you say.

Answer 2

I would say give him a warning before you change activities, and be sure to get down on his level when you talk to him. I have to say however that if you view the child as a "demon" then you probably aren't the best person to be watching him. His behavior is typical two year old behavior, not that of a demon child.

Answer 3

Try telling him it will be time to go inside in 30min then tell him we have 15 more min is there anything special you want to do when we go inside. Have something he really likes waiting for him after play time. He will feel like you are not controlling him as much.

Answer 4

I like the previous answers, and suggest you try this: When it's time to go inside, get down on his level (on your knees) and make sure he's looking at you and say calmly, "It's time to come inside. When we get inside we're going to play with X or eat X." and simply take his hand and start heading that direction. Make it not optional but also don't react to his screaming, except to say, "I understand you're frustrated, but it's time to come inside." By the time you get inside and distract him with his snack or game he'll forget he was upset and you'll still have control of the situation.

Answer 5

As the first replier said, Keep on reminding him, in intervals from 30 min. before foing in, that.... we'll be goin inside in 30 min...... in 20 min..... 15 min... 10 min... 5 min..... If you have a timer (on your cell phone, or buy a cheap time stoppper) set it and tell him when it goes off it'll be time to go inside. When time is up ask him: "Do you want me to carry you inside, do you want to hold my hand, or do you want to go inside yourself? and let him choose. Also as others suggested, tell him about something exciting that will happen when you get inside. (a treat or a game).

good luck  

Answer 6

Definitely give him a heads up before it's time to go in.

The most important thing you can do with any kid is to be consistent and follow through with what you say.  He won't necessarily obey you right away, but commanding his respect will help things. Kids dig control, honestly. It shows them that they are safe with you. Just be in charge.

Answer 7

Plan ahead for an inside activity he likes and maybe that will help get him inside.  Games, movie, special food that he can help make.