We had a 15 month check up this week, and our doctor told us that now is the perfect time to start disciplining our children. Since we have two EXACTLY the same age, this will come in handy. A typical "behavior" issue would be as follows:
Luke doing something naughty
stop Luke
Luke does naughty thing again
distract Luke
Andrew notices said naughty behavior
Andrew tries it himself
stop Andrew
Andrew tries one more time just to make sure it's still naughty
distract Andrew
Luke remembers naughty behavior
and so it goes. Literally ALL the time. It helps when both of us are home, but if not, no luck. PLUS, now we've been visiting relatives (example Auntie Amy) and the boys terrorized most of her house. Whoops.
So, back to discipline. Per dr's suggestion, we set up a pack and play in the living room to use as a time out spot. If they get a warning, and continue the behavior, they sit in the pack and play for 1 minute. you may think that doesn't seem long, but trust me, they realize it's not supposed to be fun.
We'll see if we can teach these kids any manners. :)
Luke's been in time out 5 times so far.
It's only been 15 minutes.
not surprised.
2 comments:
This is a very very funny post. Keep it up boys! :)
hummm. sounds familiar. Just wait until they tell you that they like time outs so it's no big deal...wait..maybe that is just my sassy-pants daughter...
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