How do I get a 2 year old to stopping running

Question

He is a really smart kid that normally listens but in a public place he tends to think he's a race car driver (he is really fast!!) Any advice besides a kid leash not for me!! Thanks

Answer 1

tell ur child that if he dosnt stay close 2 u when u walk then he will have 2 hold ur hand (from experance i now wich one he will choose)tell him if he can do this then u will get him a small treat from the shop

dosnt have 2 be big kids r happy with a bag of sweets

then on the way home tell him if he dosnt stay close he will losse the treat

worked every time for me

Answer 2

Keep the child busy ,just showing him the different new things around him and telling short stories ,so that he is glued to your hands and doesn't run away.

Answer 3

I agree that you need to stop him.  Running away in public is dangerous, both to him and to others around. At 2, he still needs to be holding your hand unless he's in a supermarket trolley or stroller (which I doubt he'd want to be).  We always had a rule that the kids held my or another adult's hand when we were out.  If your wee boy won't, or for whatever reason you can't, then he probably needs to be left at home for awhile.  I realize that's difficult and not always practical, but it's a safety issue.  If he's a smart boy, he'll get it.

While you're working on it make sure you tell him exactly what you expect, "When you and mommy are out, we need to hold hands all the time.  Don't let go of my hand and I won't let go of yours."  He might not understand the reasons, but he can learn to accept the rule.

Also, give him an alternative time and place to be a race car driver.  Different behaviours are appropriate in different places.  Tell him that you love when he runs real fast in the backyard or in other safe situations.  Remember, you make the rule and whatever you decide, if you stick to it, your son will learn.

Good luck!  God bless you!

Answer 4

Have you explained to him that he can only do that at home. If you are in a store with carts put him in one or get a stroller and eventually he will learn. Good luck.

Answer 5

First tell him that he needs to stay beside you or he is going to have to go in a stroller of cart.  Then try to keep him interested by talking to him about what he sees.  If you are shopping you can have him help put the items in the cart.  

Answer 6

Tie his shoelaces together.That should work real good.

Answer 7

kick him in the shins.

Answer 8

Spank him! Before he walks all over you and treats everyone badly.

Answer 9

Duck tape him to a chair sounds good. But really as a person who works in a store, if you can't leave him at home with a sitter or the other parent then make sure the trip to the store is not a life or death one and if he runs, climes out of the cart or screams leave the store and take him home. Come back later either when he is going to behave or when you can leave him at home. Doing this a few times will let him know that you will not put up with wild behavior and the employees and fellow shoppers will appriceate it also. Just don't give in even though it is eaiser when you say "no" or "don't do that" then you must mean it. Give him one warning to stop what he is doing if he doesn't then take him out of the store. I know it sounds mean but he will learn and you will be happier to shop with him when you don't have to worry or yell.