Comments on: Does Your Toddler Run in the Street? This One Key Phrase Will Stop Him in His Tracks!

By: Krissy

Krissy — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:12:35 +0000

Great article. Thank you, this is truly helpful. I have 2 girls and 1 boy, and none of them have ever run in the street. However, my middle child (girl) is the only one who runs away in a store or other strange place. Now, I have Taught and explained to all 3 of my children over the years…so why is she the only one that doesn’t seem to understand? It does scare me because any technique that I’ve ever used on all 3 kids….has worked only on my other 2.

By: Michelle Shelton

Michelle Shelton — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:51:53 +0000

Thank you everyone for taking time to post and comment. I love reading your comments and I hope this article will support some of you in keeping your children safe from cars. If only there were ONE way to do it. These are simply tips I have found that work…I, like you have children that didn’t come with any sort of manual. Although a child is not logical…this is true. You are teaching them. If you are not ever willing to explain anything, this could be a much bigger problem in my opinion. Lastly ladies, if you are rebellious and stubborn and argue….remember, your children will be what you are. If you are insecure and don’t listen to others…your children will be what you are. If you chase them and laugh…your children will enjoy the attention. Even if you chase them and are angry…negative attention is better than no attention. Love your children…I mean look them in the eyes and listen to them. Hold them and make them want what you have! This is the true key to parenting. Agnes, I did not get lucky…the harder I worked, the luckier I got…it came with a lot of patience, love, kindness and also being firm and taking a stand for my family. Keep going ladies…

By: chrissy

chrissy — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:03:46 +0000

I have 3 children 2 girls and then a boy. the girls never ran into the street but this bot of mine is a dare devil, constantly climbing and running in the street.. Im against the harness and decided with the 3rd child to get one for this reason here. he has figured out how to take it off so Im back to square one.. Im going to give this a try Ive really tried everything else, hopefully I can come back with good results! fingers crossed…..

By: agnes

agnes — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:49:48 +0000

It all sounds great until you get to the part of explaining. A two year old is not logical and explaining does not work. My two year old has been in the running away phase since he was 15 months old. I’ve tried explaining, scaring, scolding, etc, nothing works. You have five children that never ran off? you got lucky.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:59:05 +0000

I was looking for ways to scare my 2 yr old in o not running into the street and I found this artical. I hope it really works because I am that mother scared to death chasing my two year old and hoping I catch him before he gets hit by a car. Which he almost did 2 days ago. My husband always says I need to take off my high heals and run after him because he refuses and I was so angry I wanted to make the situation real to both my husband and my 2 yr old, by showing them scary videos or something. couldn’t really find any. So I’m really glad I found this. I pray this works I almost feel I have PTSD when my child has a near death experience.

By: Terri

Terri — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:52:56 +0000

I agree with you too. I scare my 2 year old if need be. Not by making her stay up at night making her think cars are coming after her but a 2 year old is a 2 year old is a 2 year old. They don’t need to “think for themselves” if it’s going to get them hurt.

By: Lea

Lea — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:30:12 +0000

I like your article … and yes, generally males are more logic minded, it is a proven fact through many neurological studies. However, I come from a house hold where I was taught to be more logical than emotional, and I appreciate it every single day. I plan to raise both my boy and my girl to think everything through, as much as possible, instead of getting upset about perceived inadequacies and therefore completely ignoring what is a great tool in a parents box.

By: Michelle Shelton

Michelle Shelton — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:17:55 +0000

Hi Paula,
You don’t have to agree…it is my opinion…I have five children and that fact, if you will, comes from experience.
The fact is, not one of my children have ever run in the street and I have never had to chase them. Works for me…whatever works.
Michelle

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:34 +0000

To the author,

I don’t agree with the way you say “They have to think and decide for themselves. They have the information needed to embrace your reasons in a clear, logical way. It is even more imperative to do this with boys than it is girls because boys are usually more logical.” How can you say boys are more logical? Where did you get the fact from?