Disciplining an 18 month old?

Question

I plan to use super nanny type techniques to discipline my son in the future. But what is the best way to discipline him now? And what do you discipline for? I don't want him to feel he's always in trouble, but other than keeping him safe I want to teach him some manners. Ideas? Anyone been here?

Answer 1

put  him  in  time out  for   5   minutes  more  and  see   how   that  works

Answer 2

When he does something pop him on the wrist or the bottom and tell him no. We began putting my son in timeouts when he was about that age; but only for a minute or two.

Answer 3

it is very hard to discipline a child at this age. there are a lot of reasons why and none of them are b/c your child is bad, or stupid, or even defiant.

the BEST way to teach a child manners at this age is by setting a good example. your son is going to want to mimic you and will model his behavior after yours. when he hands you something, say "thank you." eventually, he will start to say it as well.

i will say, from experience, all hitting does is teach a child to hit. additionally, that kind of discipline may result in a child that resents you later on. i was never hit and was a good kid. my husband was hit and was a good kid. as adults, neither of us feel that hitting is needed based on very different upbringings.

here are some great articles that i have read as we enter this frustrating but normal stage of parenting:

http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/beha...

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/t060400...

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/t063900...

Answer 4

Spank him, but only when he really deserves it.  Otherwise just warn him that if he continues his behavior he'll earn a spanking.

It's not abuse.  I hated being spanked when I was younger, but as a result I never misbehaved.  I think I was only really spanked about a half-dozen times in my entire life.  Now I look back at it and realize it's one of the best things my parents ever did for me.  The fear of spanking was enough for me to think about what I was about to do before doing it, and realize it wasn't worth the punishment.