Parenting Question: I have a 21-month old son. He was looked after by my mother-in-law since he was 17 months-old. Then she fell ill and could no longer care for him. So we sent him to a babysitter near our house. The babysitter is also taking care of another child who is three years old. This boy loves to watch Ultraman videos and has lots of Ultraman toys. I am against the idea of play themes with violence.
My husband and I do not allow our son to watch any violent action movies. He does not own a toy gun or a sword. He is very disciplined and obedient. But recently, he has become rather stubborn and demanding. If he does not get want he wants, he will say “beat Mummy” or “beat Daddy” or beat anything that he dislikes.
I do not know if my son learned this from the little boy at the babysitter’s. How can we discipline our son without spanking him?
Concerned parent of one
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