2 1/2 Year Old Won't Listen

I'm with Sandra H...spare the rod spoil, the child...

We understand she's a blessing to you but at the same time you have to train her up to be mindful and mannerable. It starts at home; who's the parent? You or her? I also agree with the other poster who said just start doing it for her and knowing most WANT TO BE INDEPENDENT 2.5 Y/O; she'll say no let me do it.

Now if she's having fits with hitting and screaming; you definitely need to punish her in some way...doesn't have to be physical but timeout in the corner or take away something she really likes...

Like the Nanny 911 show...Parents must FOLLOW THRU WITH PUNISHMENT

K.,

We could all giv eyou great advice but i think if you wtvh about 7 episodes of Nanny 911 YOU WILL SEE what makes a child misbehaveand why things get out of control. STOP her bahavior NOW as it become ugleir with age. This show will let you see what hapens with parents let the children take control fo the home. youwillalso see just how insame US parents have ecome with giving their little ones too much controla nd decision makeing power. Watch this how with your husband and then write down the steps she uses and you will see that they work.
Good luck,
Ms C.

Mother of 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Sounds to me like the roles are reversed. The child apparently has control over you, it should be the other way. I don't believe in beating a child, but sparing the rod is spoiling the child. That is in The Bible!! Try it, it just might work.

When my kids "arent' listening" I physically get their clothes and start dressing them and say "it's time to get dressed" "brush your teeth" etc...then they 'll finish the task, when it's time for dinner make sure there are no distractions, like TV or whatever, then physically pick her up wash her hands and have her hold your hand as you walk to the dinner table - always tell them it's important to listen to your parents and obey. 2 1/2 is still a bit young to expect them to listen and follow directions immediatley every time, there minds are so consumed with everything they are learning and seeing they are very distracted....just give her some time and she'll get the hang of it.
Good Luck