Why do children have to?

Question

Always have to argue the point, even if they are only two?

Answer 1

Because they have just realized that they can say no about something and it will mean something!

Answer 2

Afraid they all do!

Must be something in the brain, they keep it forever unfortunatly!

Good Luck

Answer 3

Parent's Joke

The peak mental years are between two and 18.  At 2 you know all the questions and 18 you know all the answers.

Ok short answer - coz they're two....

Answer 4

All I get from my 2 year at the moment is " . . . why?"

Thats his answer to EVERYTHING! Its getting a bit old.

Answer 5

it drives me nuts like they have to have the last say my second eldest is like that even with me  

Answer 6

Because this is how they learn

Wait till you get to the Why stage...

Answer 7

Children Nature.

Some days I don't think my kids are happy unless they are ripping each other apart.

The thing is it's human nature that we fight with those we love the most.

Answer 8

they always want to be the one who is right; and wont accept to be wrong.

Answer 9

As infuriating as it is--it is a sign of intelligence.

Answer 10

LOL!

I have to say that THIS is most definitely the most frustrating part of being a parent for me! To have to explain again and again why!

I can't remember how old your children are, but my oldest is 15 and is just starting to be less argumentative - however my 12 year old is just starting the REALLY bad arguing the point in the last few weeks. It drives me insane.

Answer 11

Nurture or nature

Much is being said about a child/persons personality.  Is it nurture or nature.

At present you have a child who argues although he/she is only two.  Look on this as positive (although probably infuriating).  At two he already has a strong personality possibly through nature and now it is your turn to make this a positive aspect of his/her personatily by nurturing him to discuss his point instead of arguing.  It won't be easy but through your nurture you will turn him/her into a level headed adult.  We could do with a few more of those and by the way - Best of Luck

Answer 12

I know, it's frustrating, but they are only asserting their own individual personalities. If they were drones and did everything we said, we would wish they had more brains and thought for themselves. It's a no win situation. Just enjoy the child and get to know their personality for all of the good and bad points. We all have them and we were all 2 once as well. My eldest is about to become a teenager and I'm scared as h**l, I know what I was like, I'm not sure how I'll cope yet, I think I understand my mother better now than I ever did. My mum (RIP) used to always say Grankids are a Grandparents best revenge! :)

Answer 13

They're always in a hurry to grow up. It makes them feel more powerful to be right.

And believe me, the triumph of being right is a big rush for someone who can't even climb up on a toilet by herself ;)

Answer 14

Don't argue with anyone older than 2 - you won't win.  They are testing you to see if you will cave.

I just tell mine, it's not a choice and I don't cave.  They can try to argue with me, but I'm not going to argue back (most of the time).  They are learning to think for themselves and that is good, but I just don't feed an arguement unless it involves a life lesson.

Answer 15

because thy do not know thst they are actually wrong and so will note xcept it and will fight their corner until the actually realise they are wong and then they feel stupid! haha

Answer 16

Because they are children and have no sense of maturity.

Answer 17

It's called "Monkey See, Monkey Do". They see us adults arguing our point, they want to be like mommy and daddy. So, if this bothers you, keep in mind the behavior that being displayed in front of your children.

Answer 18

Nobody has yet beaten it out of them or shamed them into self doubt?

I think kids are amazing, their spirit is like pure gold. People tend to assume they have nothing to say because they are small children, but sometimes if you take a step back - they do have a good and valid point. I often ask myself - 'would I speak to an adult like this? or would I give them more respect?' - If I would discuss it in a reasonable manner with another adult, I will discuss it with my child.

Answer 19

its human nature, im 30 and have to argue the point till im blue in the face. Be proud you have a very smart 2 year old on your hands...Congratulations!!