He smacked me!
Hello
Joshua is 17 Month and today we were at the doctors in the waiting room. He was twisting on because he wanted out of his pushchair and i wouldn't let him. I was leaning really close to him saying NO in my stern voice and he smacked me across the face. I was so shocked at just said no that s very naughty to him. He didnt seem to pay any attention.
How do you address your childs behaviour like this in public? I sometimes slap his hand but i didnt want to infront of all the people. Do you think i should have?
I feel like a failure letting my LO get away with smacking me across the face!!
Heather
Joshua is 17 Month and today we were at the doctors in the waiting room. He was twisting on because he wanted out of his pushchair and i wouldn't let him. I was leaning really close to him saying NO in my stern voice and he smacked me across the face. I was so shocked at just said no that s very naughty to him. He didnt seem to pay any attention.
How do you address your childs behaviour like this in public? I sometimes slap his hand but i didnt want to infront of all the people. Do you think i should have?
I feel like a failure letting my LO get away with smacking me across the face!!
Heather
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My older one is now four, but I do remember disciplining her from a very young age. She was actually very communicative so if she behaved badly I would say "Mummy's not talking to you." And I would ignore her. She would not react at first, but I stuck to it, just not communicating and eventually she would realise and apologise. Till now, we continue this pattern as it works for us. However, the downside is that Alea, my 4-year-old, is really afraid to upset me... That could be good or bad!
I guess what I'm trying to say is you ahve to find what displeases him, so he understands that his behaviour is displeasing you...
Don't know if that makes sense to you, but either way, you'll find your way with him soon..
julesy