Apparently evil must be inherent in humans, because what else would cause my little boy (light of my life and fruit of my loins) to laugh out loud at my wife's pained yelling after he scratches her face. *sigh* I know it's the terrible two's and all, but that's just plain evil!
We're trying to raise him without the use of spanking, because we think it's a little hypocritical to hit him for... well, hitting people. I tell you, though- there are times I think a good, old-fashioned ass kick'n would get it into his head :P We've tried reasoning, though with a 2.5 year old, it's fruitless. I've even tried a little home exorcism- "In the name of Jesus Christ, begone from my son, ye demons of the underworld!" (Dora and boots, coming to mind while I'm saying this). Nothing- he just laughs his merry little laugh. A jolly little demon, is he.
Time-out seems to be the only thing that does any good. Though I see, it too, is waning in effect.
At 2 and a half. the arsenal is getting a bit thin. I spoke with my big brother and he said if we were going to implement spanking, it'd better be soon or it'll freak him out much more than you'd want. I love this little guy to death and would throw myself in front of a bullet for him, but I want him raised right and raised to respect others.
He's also been doing the "it's fun to disobey mommy and daddy because I get a reaction" thing, and this includes running away from Mommy in the parking lot! This has given us both of nightmares!
UGH! I love being a Dad (sarcasm, optional)!
