Hi there,
My son just turned 2 last month and has always been a \"spirited\" child. He gets very upset if I don't let him do what he wants!!!! If he does what he wants then he is the sweetest thing around!
My issue is with hitting other kids. If another child comes near him to take his toy or touch his things he will hit them. He never backs down and lets the other child get the toy, he always will fight for what he wants. He does quick slap to let them know not to touch his stuff. I also have another son, a sweet, mild tempered 7 year old whom my 2 year old bosses around.
I've started to put him in time out for hitting and at times bitting but it's not helping. He understands why he is there but if he is about to hit someone and I say \"If you hit so and so you will go to time out\".. my son's responce is \"ok\" and walks to the time out chair. He is not really getting it. Also, the more I tell him not to hit the more he hits. It's like he wants my attention.
I am not sure what to do. I don't want him not to be invited places because of this. Does anyone have any advice? Also did anyone have a difficult child that always wanted his way and then with age mellowed out?
Thanks
zacharoula and Nickolas
2 years old.