That's awful, sorry to hear it. It is very important that he understands QUICKLY that hitting is one of the least acceptable behaviors he can engage in. Try punishing him without hitting him back - usually depriving him of your company works. Also, try not to act surprised - but act hurt (tell him Mommy is hurt or "Name" is hurt) and speak in a DEEP AND STERN VOICE. Young children sometimes have a hard time understanding that not all surprises are good. He is getting high amount of attention for slapping ppl and that's why he's doing it, I would guess.
It will take time and patience but you will have to work with him and tell him hitting is not allowed,make him go to time out when he hits someone this is not going to be easy,and at age 2 wow terrible twos, take away something he likes example a toy,etc.....I wish you luck with this one....
We used to send our children to their room and make them sit in there until they let us know they were ready to come out and do two things -- apologize to the person they hit, and to tell one of us why it was wrong to do that. This also worked really well when my son retaliated by biting another child back. After they get used to being sent away to their rooms (an isolation tactic they don't like) a few times, then manditory apologies and the agreement with one of the parents as to why this behavior isn't tolerated, they learn quickly to think before they hit someone again. (You might also want to get him alone and see what his answer is when you gently ask him why he is hitting everyone -- sometimes even a toddler will give you a hint as to what's going on in their heads. Please don't be shocked if he says something like "I hate so-and-so" -- it will mean that they are resenting or trying to get back at that person for a reason that is making them angry, so it's up to you to try and decipher what he's trying to say). I wish you the best and hope that whatever suggestion(s) you use, does the trick! Moe
Well what worked for me is the naughty chair....a chair facing a corner were he can not see the TV. And when he is naughty point to the naughty chair and tell him to go to the naughty chair and that he has a five minutes for time out!...if I have to place you in the chair you will add another minute for each time you have to tell him to go to it...(that teaches him he has to listen to you) and if he continues to get out of the chair...add another minute for each time he gets up and if he has gotten up to many times...then remove him to your bedroom(away from his toys) and tell him (NOW) your time has (DOUBLED) for time out)...and remember to a two year old 5 minutes or more seems forever....but it teaches him consequences and to listen to you. Hope this helps you..djoyful
