 | Give him a privilege that "only big boys get to do". (getting an ice cream from the ice cream truck, getting to help make dinner, going for a walk to the nieghborhood park to play before/after dinner, getting a special dessert after dinner or lunch like instant pudding or a bowl of ice cream or whatever) Explain to him that you have decided that he is now a big boy. And big boys get to do special things, so from now on, he will get to [fill in your choice here] as long as he acts like a big boy. Then ask him if he thinks he can be a big boy. Of course, he will say yes. Go on to explain to him that big boys don't [fill in your rules here]. Then enforce it. This may cause a little more yelling when you take his privileges away, but after a few times of being treated like a baby, he will start to understand that actions have consequences, both bad and good. I would also suggest pointing out that the girl baby doesn't get these privileges because she isn't a big girl. Explain to him that when he acts like a baby, he won't get the big boy privileges either, and that includes screaming at the baby.
Give this a try. It means more work from your end since you have to live up to your side of the bargain if he does, but in the end, it will mean less aggervation and headache for you. |
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