Tuesday, September 30, 2008

kicking down the door

there was this one time i was really infuriated by my toddler (he is 3) for time outs he goes to his room with the door locked. i got so mad after i closed the door to his room, i started to kick it. hard, over and over, until my foot hurt. i do not recommend this tactic, it was not premediated on my part but burst out of frustration. the problem is now my lil boy who is having a punishment in his room had taken to lying on the floor and kicking the door. hmmmm...wonder where he got that idea?

1 comment:

Maggie said...

Oh my goodness! lol It's so true that kids will reflect back the very qualities they are shown in the worst moments >:-/ ack! I so hate the "locking them in their room" stage, but I know that with my youngest (3 in January) I would be greeted with toothpaste finger-paintings (or something worse) on every wall if I didn't! Know that you're not alone-there are plenty of other Moms out here pulling their hair out & kicking down doors right along with you! Hang in there!