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Thanks for your comments!-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Wow, we have two delightful boys. One will be three in a week and the other is 16 months. We have never, ever rewarded our children by giving them control over a situation. That includes taking them home for bad behavior and denying ourselves a conversation or errand run. They know their bountries (carefully planned out by my husband and myself), recieve much positive training through games and happy time so we know they can achive a specific behavior, and then we have expecations for their making right choices. If they do not, negative consequences are dealt on the first offense. It is all carefully planned so any punishment is dealt with calmly, with respect for the child, and effectivly without anger or embarrassment. Our boys are very well behaved, are invited to activities other children are not, and they are happy, outgoing, interested, loving children. Why suffer through toddler years when the time can be enjoyed and cherished for years to come.

-- Contributed by: Bluedeserts

Wow! It sounds like you are talking about my son, who is now 3 1/2 years old! We've gone through the same type of behavior problems, and the only real solution I have for you is patience. In time, you'll be dealing with a whole new set of behavior issues. It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Before long, your son may decide that he doesn't like those punishment options. Still, I'd like to open this question up to our other readers. We'd love to hear similar stories and solutions!

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Our happy little son who has always been cheerful and a pure joy to be around has turned 2.5 years old...and WOW...a little demon has entered his blood...my husband and I have found out that we have ZERO discipline options that work...if I say I'm going to take a toy away, he hands it to me and says "here ya go mom" if I tell him he's going to have a time out he says "oh time out" while proceeding to climb on the chair and sit quietly...it's comical really...but shouldn't he dislike the discipline? I suppose having a time out really is a chance to cool down and regroup yourself...so sitting there nicely is fine...but HELLO...what toddler does that? It's odd...my one friend suggested putting him in a play pen in a dark room for a time out...I was not interested in trying it, as it sounded a little too bleak for my taste..but seriously he must of heard her telling me about it, because he asked me if I would make his room dark, so he could play in the pack n play (which was set up for his little sister) in the dark...what discipline options do I have if he enjoys them all? clever little stinker!

-- Contributed by: linweschl

Brennies Mom, Before I go out on a limb here, I really need to know how old your son is. Once you tell me that, maybe I can give some more specific advice!-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Hi, I'm writing because I think I have a problem with my sons bed times. To make a long story short, I've been sleeping with him since he was a baby and now i'm paying for it. I was warned by my family but I didn't listen. I can't lay him down for naps without laying with him to put him to sleep, or for bed times, I always have to lay with him. Always, and I always give in when he cries.How do I get him out of this with out effecting him negatively? I really don't think this is healthy for him pychologically or emotionally.

-- Contributed by: Brennies Mom
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