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Discipline

So my husband and I disagree on the concept of discipline. I feel that my soon to be 9 month old should not be disciplined out side of a firm "NO NO" when he is getting into something he shouldnt. After that I try to redirect him and remove the object that I was steering him away from. We agree, for the most part, on that theory, but it is dealing with the crying and fussing that we are struggling.

I dont beleive that babies cry for no reason. If they are crying for no reason, then the reason is they want some lovins and attention. My husband beleives that when he fusses bc he wants something, you should not give it to them bc that teaches them to fuss to get what they want. It seems like a logical reasoning, but I just dont buy it. How else are they supposed to tell you that they want something? They cant talk yet... especially if it is that they are hungry or tired...

Any advice about discipline or suggestions about the hubby?

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Written by Malorie
Posted on 10/19/2009
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when my 17 month old son is crying and fussing because he wants something he can't have, I try to distract him. if that doesn't work I tell him No and give a reason. sometimes he pulls a tantrum and is crying and arching his back while on the floor. but I know that if I give in, then he will manipulate me in the future. put it this way, if he wanted something dangerous and started to cry and fuss, you wouldn't give in, right? sometimes you need a little tough love.
posted by Melissa on 10/23/2009
  
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