Should I punish my toddler for smearing stool all over her playpen?

Answer by  Anonymous

It's never ok to "punish" a toddler. Doing things "on purpose" is not the same with such young children. Firm, but calm "no!" s, removing her from the situation (which of course you'll have to anyway to clean up)should do it.

Answer by  Anonymous

It's never ok to "punish" a toddler. Doing things "on purpose" is not the same with such young children. Firm, but calm "no!" s, removing her from the situation (which of course you'll have to anyway to clean up)should do it.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

If it is a first offense, then no, because the child doesn't know better. If they are doing this repeatedly, then spank their hand when they do it.

Answer by  Jen (54)

If she did it on purpose then she needs to understand that that's not acceptable behavior. By that age they should know that.