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Personally my three strikes rule is for behavior that I KNOW a child understands and comprehends.
I don't think at 18 months, he FULLY understands why we don't hit or act aggressively. I think hitting at that age IS normal as they have yet to master self-control or impulse control.
If I were you, I would have him shadow you and make a HUGE deal out of pointing out good behavior as well as having your DS model appropriate play for him.
Good luck ~ that age IS tough and can be exhausting some times.
I don't think at 18 months, he FULLY understands why we don't hit or act aggressively. I think hitting at that age IS normal as they have yet to master self-control or impulse control.
If I were you, I would have him shadow you and make a HUGE deal out of pointing out good behavior as well as having your DS model appropriate play for him.
Good luck ~ that age IS tough and can be exhausting some times.
At this age, the child is only in the general population if I can be right there. The second I have to change a diaper, make a meal, use the bathroom, help someone else in the bathroom, etc, etc. they have to be "put up."
Depending on their ability it could be in the high chair with a toy/book, the play yard etc. This is not punitive and I make it clear they are "helping" me.
Once I change my focus from stopping a behavior to preventing it before it even happens, I find the tone of the day changes in a positive way.
At that age they really don't understand that these things hurt, they just know that they get a big reaction and lots of attention from them.
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