Trying to teach a 9 1/2 mo old the word 'No' and what exactly it means, takes up just about all of my time with her. Babygirl is fascinated with cords. She will sit in the middle of the room and look around until she finds a cord, which is 99% of the time plugged in. The child is surrounded by toys, yet she wants the dangerous stuff! Sheesh!
I have a serious look on my face. I have the correct tone of voice. I point my finger and explain what it is that she is doing wrong. Yet when that little lip pops out and those eyes well up with tears, I'm done for. My heart shatters and I feel awful! I just want to cuddle her and soothe. But obviously that is not teaching her right and wrong.
Is it always this tough? Is it just the first child? Or is it just because she's so little?
Like I said, disciplining a child is rough!
