3 year olds that just wont listen!!!?

I have tried countless things to try and get my 3 year old child to listen, including time outs and taking away priveledges, but nothing seems to be working. I am starting to feel like she is controlling me rather than me having the control. i was wondering if any other parents out there are experiencing a similar situation or have already gone through this your suggestions would be very helpful thank you.

Answers:
3 year old's are prone to not listening. Give it time, keep up with the reward/punishment for behavior. If you stop, it will make it so much harder to get your child's behavior to change. You can also try changing the way you dole out the punishment. By not allowing your child to do something they want to do when they aren't listening, and rewarding them wih something they want to do when they listen it shows the child that proper behavior gives them a positive experience whereas improper behavior gives them an negative experience. Many children pick up on this after a few punishments/rewards and keep the behavior for awhile. You just have to keep enforcing the rules indefinately.

Get Dr. Dobson's book on parenting.
The Strong Willed Chid
and
Parenting isn't for Cowards

It helps a lot.

A little smack or two on her little bum does wounders!
*David*

3 year olds are just like puppies ..... you have to repetative with the displine. Time outs are usually what is reccomended. I have 3 kids (13,10& 4) All of which are stubborn beyond belief. Just don't give in and allowing her to think she is getting her way. It might not seem like it now but it'll pay off in the long run.

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