Dear Dr. Bob, I found my two-year-old daughter coloring on the wall with her crayons. I said, "No! No! Never write on the wall. " My husband thinks I was too easy on her and she needed a spanking (打屁股). What is your opinion? Debbie Dear Debbie, You did well. Your kid is too little to understand the relationship between her actions and a spanking. Babyproof (使对儿童安全) your home. Now that she is more active and curious, what else can she reach? Check your home for crayons, paints and medicines that might attract her Dr. Bob |
Dear Dr. Bob, I have a six-year-old son and a four- year-old daughter. My son always hits my daughter or pulls her hair. When my husband sees this, he hits him. But the next day, my son will do the same thing again Joan Dear Joan, There is always some sibling fighting when children are growing up. Is your son showing he needs more attention from you? Keep calm. If you must discipline him, take away one of his favorite toys, such as a video game for evening. Praise your son for the good things he does. Studies show that children who are hit often become more aggressive (好斗的) and have more difficult time controlling their anger. Dr. Bob |
Dear Dr. Bob. I was visiting my sister, who has two little kids. They were throwing a ball around the living room. She asked them several times to stop but didn't work. Finally, the ball knocked over a lamp. She shouted loudly at them and sent them to their room. She looked at me and said, "They never listen to me. " Carmen Dear Carmen Your sister needs to be clear with her children as to what behavior she exactly expects from them. She should tell her boys, "Don't throw the ball in the house or I'll take it. " Then she needs to do what she says. Her boys will soon learn to listen to her. Dr. Bob |
