For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for June 22, 2009

That works with my sibs too…

Ah, the terrible twos.

ejcapulet said, about 1 hour ago

Ah, the terrible twos.

Yeaahhh! OF COURSE, Famous Terrible Twos!! LOLs!

How long are the Terrible Twos supposed to last? Mine are 4 and 6 and still say NO all the time.

My ex-wife NEVER grew out of the “saying NO’ stage.

Two is the new ONE!!!!

Again, I’m so thankful I don’t have kids.

Kids are thankful they don’t have me

one of my son’s didn’t outgrow the terrible twos til he was 18

lightenup - when the child says “no” … a light spank on the butt, and repeating what you said before is what works best … or, so I have found. You don’t spank them hard, just lightly and without anger … this bleeep about NOT hitting kids is BS. I was spanked when I screwed up - going to the river, running someone over on my bike - and I haven’t grown up to be abusive to other people.

The spanking isn’t necessary with a two-year-old. They may say no, but you can show them yes without spanking! Sometimes they’re really just trying out words, and you can hardly fault them for that!

HEH HEH! my sisters always fought and then my dad would get mad at them…… i always looked good!

for all the “no’s” Lizzie is yelling, Elly is still doing what needs doing, and clearly showing the kids who is in charge. looks like the right way to handle it from my point of view.

No comment. Been there. Done that.

that’s what I loved about the early FBOFW. Micheal and Elizabeth were the same age as my son and daughter. I could really relate to it all

ahhh, memories!

I spanked my kids when they were too young to understand delayed consequences, but only when it was obvious they were testing who was the boss. And then, I only spanked on the buttocks or upper thigh (if they had on diapers), never ever hit them anywhere else. I think once they get old enough to understand the connection between other punishments (grounding, etc.) and their misdeeds, other forms of punishments are more effective than spanking. Once you can have a dialogue with a child, it is better to discuss the reasons behind your decisions, so that when they are older, they can make better decisions themselves.

RRAmom That’s right! I agree. That is more likely to have disciplines and rewards.

Hey, I am so glad I don’t have annnnny kids! Whew!

I don’t know - all this maybe should make me glad I don’t have kids (or likely ever will), but… sigh… I still wish I did…

The definition of a teenager – take the Terrible Twos, multiply by eight, and add a driver’s license.

I don’t think Joy would care to join you, but it doesn’t hurt to ask!! LOL

(((RMom))) and sorry I noticed but never said anything - was away at the time. But we miss you!

Joy, I didn’t get it either but……….

Oh, it’s not bad enough for spanking. It’s just things like “go pick up your toys”, which a NO gets those toys taken away.

I was wondering when Michael started calling Elizabeth “lizard breath”.

Mom has a lot of patience.

I would mix it up a bit and say, “well, how about some ice-cream?” and see if the baby isn’t just skipping tracks saying “NO” all of the time. ;-)

My granddaughter is in this stage now only her “NO!” has some screaming tantrums wrapped around it. Poor daughter is developing an eye twitch. o.O