It's hard to reason with a screaming, crying child. Most reported cases of abuse involve loving, well-meaning parents who just lost control. Studies show that children who experience or witness a great deal of spanking, slapping, or hitting are much more likely to become aggressive themselves. Children who are bullied by older brothers, sisters, or other children often react by bullying others. Children who are spanked frequently often hit younger children.
Preschoolers love to imitate.
Most parents find it more successful to focus on teaching a child what to do rather than what not to do . It may help to think of behavior problems as opportunities to teach your child new skills. After all, the word discipline comes from the word disciple, which means to teach. Taking care of yourself Parenting preschoolers is challenging and works better when you remember to take care of yourself. Remember to rest, eat well, and relax.