My 16 month old will not stay inside...!?

Question

we just moved from an apartment to a house, with a fenced in back yard, and a very large front yard.

i love that we have a yard for him to play in, and we spend a lot of out time outside.

but, when it is time to come in, he cries the whole time, and goes to the door.

even when i am cooking super or washing dishes he screams at me, and pushes me away trying to get me to carry him outside.

i have tried everything...

i have bought him new toys for the inside to play with, and they only last about 30 minutes, then he wants to go back outside.

i have tried bringing in his outside toys.. and he wont have it.

i even try to get in the floor and spend time with him inside.

i hate just making him cry it out...but im kinda at a stand still.

i really do love being outside, but im in alabama, and its VERY hot here.

and i havent watched one tv show in 2 weeks.

if it storms, or he gets sick... i dont know what im going to do!

Answer 1

If he's 16 months old it's time u started teaching him who rules the roost. I have a 13 year old Grandson who is catered to and gets everything his little heart desires. He has been picking out his clothes since kindergarden. He now dresses like a slob, has long greasy hair, spends all his time playing games on his wii, is impolite (to say the VERY least) and doesn't give a rat's rear end for anyone but himself. I'm sure he is going to end up jobless, with no educatuion and probably in jail. He has anger control problems that are unreal. The sad thing is that he's so smart. Got a very high IQ. Just hasn't gotten to the point where he'll use his brain. According to his parents, "He'll come around".  I seriously doubt it.

Now if u want to deal with something like that just keep giving in to your child. You do have other things to do during the day besides play with him. It's not your job to be his friend, it's your job to be his parent.

Good luck.

Answer 2

put him in a play pin inside and let him cry it out, really cry it out. Do not give in.

Answer 3

I don't really have a solution, but, I wanted you to know that my son is the exact same way!  He would stay outside all day, everyday if I would let him!  He turned 2 on Saturday and he had learned to open the big door and the storm door at 18 months.  Once, at a birthday party, one of the other kids came and told me that my son was outside!  He went out on his own and was standing in the front yard.  I was mortified!  The only thing I suggest is letting him throw his tantrum and try to ignore it.  I know it is hard, but, the more attention you pay to the tantrum, the more he will think he will think he is getting somewhere and that the tantrum is working.  Tell him "no" and that you will go out later.  Tell him you understand he is upset, but, you are not changing your mind and leave it at that.  He will get the picture eventually.  Make sure you do take him out later on though.  It is just part of them being boys.  I know it is hard.  I go through this everyday.  I will say that the crying and fit throwing has gotten better.  They don't last nearly as long as they use to.  Good luck and try to be patient.  Remember, you are the Mom and what you say goes.

Answer 4

First of all you are the parent not him so DONT give in. Set up a routine for the day so he gets used to what time is coming next and let him know 5 mins before you are going to transition to another activity. Give the one min warning and then move to the next. Give him 3 options he can do while you are cooking or such and let him pick one. When he is dont with that give him something else to do. Dont give in that is the big mistake and he will know he can push you around even if he is young.

Answer 5

First, set up a schedule and explain to him that certain times of the day are for outside play and other times are not.  Stick to the schedule.  Kids, especially toddlers, like doing the same thing at the same time every day.

His enthusiasim for the outdoors is huge right now because he probably didn't play outside much before, so it's all new to him.  You mentioned that new toys didn't hold his interest; that's because the great outdoors is one big new toy.  Don't worry, just be pacient and firm and he will come inside quietly soon.

Answer 6

maybe you and your hubby should become tarzan and jane, and live outside.

Answer 7

Let him cry it out and scream it out. He won't die if he doesn't get to be outside the entire time. If he pushes you out of the way to take him outside, punish him by sending him to his room.

Answer 8

Probably likes outside its good so he can get some exercises

Answer 9

well cook dinner outside that will save up more out side time for him. it's normal for kids to like playing out side. I would also tell him no in a firm voice when he pushes you let him know his behavior isn't okay