How do I get my 12 month old to stop hitting and throwing things? He laughs and thinks it is funny?
by Toy Buyer on 20/12/09 at 10:14 am
scillie99 asked:
My 12 month old thinks the hitting and throwing toys is funny. It is bad when he does it to people. He thinks it is so fun and starts to laugh and continue to hit. I tried time out so many times and he isn’t learning. I tried to talk to him, but he is only 12 months and doesn’t understand. Help
I treat him like he is a kid and I don’t act as if he is my friend. I make sure that he knows I am his mommy and parent and I don’t TALK to him like he is an adult. I am a good parent and I don’t need to step it up, I just need some assistance with him learning this new behavior and not to feel insulted.
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My 12 month old thinks the hitting and throwing toys is funny. It is bad when he does it to people. He thinks it is so fun and starts to laugh and continue to hit. I tried time out so many times and he isn’t learning. I tried to talk to him, but he is only 12 months and doesn’t understand. Help
I treat him like he is a kid and I don’t act as if he is my friend. I make sure that he knows I am his mommy and parent and I don’t TALK to him like he is an adult. I am a good parent and I don’t need to step it up, I just need some assistance with him learning this new behavior and not to feel insulted.
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Miranda C
Dec 21st, 2009
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Totally ignore him when he does it
stashshel41
Dec 22nd, 2009
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oh boy, that’s going to take a lot of persistent correcting. each time he does it, get in front of him, on your knee’s to his level and let him know it’s not nice to hit and throw things and remove him from the situation and busy him with other things.
Good luck
Crystal
Dec 25th, 2009
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I would guess that he thinks he’s found a hobby of somekind that amuses him? Try just doing random stuff with him often and see if he can laugh at something else.
aera
Dec 26th, 2009
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Make absolutely no response to him. Give him no attention of any kind. If he throws something, ignore him, but keep the toy and do not give it back to him. If he hits you, ignore him. If he hits someone else, tell him in a stern, sad voice, that he is not behaving the way he should, and immediately take him home, every single time. (This is gonna **** for awhile.) When he behaves as you want, then give him lavish rewards of praise and hugs.
You must be consistent, or he will not learn. He cannot get something he likes out of the deal, or he will not learn. I think he sees you putting him in time out as a game.
guys
Dec 27th, 2009
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talk comly and tell them that they need to stop and try to get stuff like a little bat and baseball for them to hit around not a real one but a soft foam one
flipflop0129
Dec 29th, 2009
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make sure everytime he hits, you take his hand and tell him we dont hit, hitting hurts… unfortunately it’s just going to take time. remind yourself its just a phase!
when my son was throwing things i would take them away and put them on top of the fridge. the pile got pretty big! i would catch him being good and give him a toy back from the fridge (reinforcing good behavior).
Vajranagini
Dec 30th, 2009
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You need to put the fear of God into him, which is hard to do nowadays with everyone afraid to discipline their kids lest they be accused of abuse. You need to grab his hands HARD so that it actually HURTS him and look VERY ANGRY and frighteningly at him and say in a loud voice STOP THAT! If he tries to pull away continue to hold him and say I SAID STOP THAT pinching a little harder. He will probably start to fuss and struggle, and you must repeat, looking scary all the while, I SAID NO HITTING AND THROWING STUFF!. He should look good and scared before you let up on him. You must NOT let him get away with it , or you have simply taught him that he has only to hold out longer than you in order to get his way. I have heard a good pinch on the muscle between the shoulder and neck is a good way to cause pain without actually hurting a child. Some pain is good for a kid; there was PLENTY of trouble I didn’t get into as a kid because I knew (or BELIEVED) I would get a good ******** if I was caught!
Linda D
Dec 31st, 2009
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HE’S NOT AN ADULT!!! STOP TALKING TO HIM!!!
Smack his mouth and hands!!!!!
You need to step up to the plate and act like a parent – not a friend!!!
Stacy W
Jan 1st, 2010
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my little boy is doing the same thing i just tell him that hurts please don’t do that it makes me sad when you do it.. it works sometimes not all the time..
jossa
Jan 3rd, 2010
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My daughter went through that stage. She though it was hilarious to throw her toys and things at people. She liked the reaction, I found out. At that age they are learning the concept of cause and effect….that is the easiest way for them to make that happen. Throw a full bottle of milk at mommy and she makes funny noises. This is funny to them. They do not understand the concept of hurt and that what they are doing is wrong. It is hard, sometimes, but the best way to get them over it is to TRY to not react when you get hit with something. That can be difficult when it hurts (like the full bottle or a plastic toy)…but really try to act as if nothing happened and they will eventually become tired of that game.
TNEmily
Jan 5th, 2010
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He’s too young for time out; he doesn’t understand it. I have two sons and my youngest is one and throws everything (especially when eating). Once he’s thrown something a couple of times, we don’t give it back to him, plain and simple. As far as the hitting, he’s not meaning to hurt, honestly. He’s just doing what he thinks is funny. I would stop him from doing it – grab his hands gently – and say a solid no.
Beyond that, frankly it’s a phrase that he will likely grow out of.
deedoo
Jan 6th, 2010
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Linda D.-
I feel deeply sorry for you and any child that you come in contact with. You are obviously ignorant and I will pray for you and your family.
mi_babi
Jan 6th, 2010
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When he does it slap his hand. Not so much as to punish him but to get his attention and then tell him No tell him ti’ll he gets it. If he throws again continue he will get it. My nephew was the same way
taylor alexis
Jan 6th, 2010
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as soon as he does it ***** him where ever you are