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06.18.08, 10:47 AM General Topics
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put up gate to dd's room (2yo won't stay in her room for quiet time) and she is screaming. should i let her cry or am i being abusive? i feel so bad but nothing else works and i do not want to spank her. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 10:47 AM Flag

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:47 AM Flag

op: she just knocked it down and fell on top of it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:52 AM Flag

determined little booger [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:53 AM Flag

Maybe move quiet time later? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:52 AM Flag

what is quiet time? i guess i think that's maybe too hard for a 2yo. no? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:00 AM Flag

Spank a 2yo?! What is quiet time? - you want her to play by herself in the room? IMHO, way too early. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:03 AM Flag

No spanking for something like that! I have never spanked, don't think it's the worst response to major offenses (like running into the street, destroying something on purpose) but should be treated sort of like capital punishment if you believe in such a thing -- not for every little crime. And IMO 2 is still young to be made to spend a lot of time alone, how much time are we talking about? Why can't she do a quiet activity near you? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:15 AM Flag

are you trying to get her to nap and she won't stay in? obviously, spanking is not an option. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:19 AM Flag

i gate my 3yo ds's room if he refuses to stay in bed at bedtime. and when he was that age i probably would have done the same thing for naptime. if she's not napping but you are giving her a rest period, it may work better to bring some reading or bills to pay or something for you to do into her room and sit with her but don't play. to help her get used to the "quiet time" routine. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:24 AM Flag

is quiet time naptime? what is her schedule like? maybe quiet time needs to be a bit later as she ages? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:25 AM Flag