It’s also important to bear in mind that at early ages, conversation doesn’t really work. You still do it, because eventually it will sink in, but a certain amount of it is more for the parent than it is for a toddler.
My daughter is two and a half. She’s better than I expected her to be about listening, but if she’s already tantruming it’s usually less distressing to her to just say no. Gives her less to fuss in response to.
When she’s calm, depending on a number of factors we might be able to talk her through it. We always try. But we’re also going to be talking her through it countless times until she gets it.
The scenario we’re discussing involves a child old enough to start asking questions about people kissing. Of course dealing with a literal toddler would be different.
It’s also important to bear in mind that at early ages, conversation doesn’t really work. You still do it, because eventually it will sink in, but a certain amount of it is more for the parent than it is for a toddler.
My daughter is two and a half. She’s better than I expected her to be about listening, but if she’s already tantruming it’s usually less distressing to her to just say no. Gives her less to fuss in response to.
When she’s calm, depending on a number of factors we might be able to talk her through it. We always try. But we’re also going to be talking her through it countless times until she gets it.
The scenario we’re discussing involves a child old enough to start asking questions about people kissing. Of course dealing with a literal toddler would be different.