How to Discipline a 3 year old
By starr79
@starr79 (18)
Canada
October 14, 2011 11:17am CST
I have been babysitting my godson for the past week and have realized that, unfortunately, the child does not listen unless I raise my voice.
I have been patient and consistent but I have never been so challenged in disciplining a child.
Does anyone have any productive suggestions?
4 responses
@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
14 Oct 11
You can try punishment and reward strategy but not any physical punishment.Maybe you can buy him a toy or some food he wants if he's doing some good deeds.In addition you can withhold his favorite activity or toy if he is misbehaving.If he's having tantrums, just let him express it while carefully observing him.Don't try to give him all he want ,or else he'll grow up as a spoiled kid.
@starr79 (18)
• Canada
15 Oct 11
We (his godfather and I) do not condone the physical punishment. We are more centered around understanding and consistency but given that the parents do not discipline in the same manner it is difficult to teach him a new way of communicating. We do reward him but I don't like having to bribe him all the time. Example, if you tell him no candy right now he will have tantrum and we don't give in to that but his parents do so we are working with two seperate parenting views and this contributes to the child's confusion. Thank you for your suggestoins.
@safety69 (592)
• Taiwan
14 Oct 11
Hi , I am sorry to hear that the boy doesnt listen to You. You know sometimes this behavior comes from home, and is very difficult than another person besides their parents will expect to be listened to. Try to negociate with him, like : if You do this I ll give you this. understand? (if he doesnt do things that are again discipline You will reward him with a candy, or craker with something, but , You make sure You give it to him ,this way , he will trust You and he will become your friend. Another thing u can do is, play with him his own games listen to him , pay attention to what he says, pretend to be some heroe or make him feel a heroe and talk to him, I hope You ll win his trust. ( When You get angry at him dont scream , keep calm, go outside and take a big breath, comeback and talk to him normal as you are talking to a friend, explain the situation to him in words that he can understand You will notice the change. Tell me later ok , good luck friend.
@starr79 (18)
• Canada
15 Oct 11
He likes the candy! I know he has established bad habits with his parents because he only listens when they yell at him. It is difficult to discipline when the parents don't do it themselves. I am being consistent with him and that seems to help. Thanks for your suggestions. I hope the parents can keep up our new routine.
@whatrow (792)
• United States
19 Nov 11
I babysit three children, twice a week. Sometimes they act up or squabble. I know one of them HATES to go to bed. But, I never try to discipline them. If the child does not do what I tell her, I simply tell her mother and let her deal with it.
