How should i punish the 2yr old ?

immediately.

There are many ways to punish for that. Those who spank would find that spank worthy, those who do time-outs would find it time-out worthy. Do your max punishment. But it does have to be immediate.

I hate when people always say kids don't understand things at that age yet. There was just a report and study done that proves that kids as young as 3 months old know what they are doing and also know the difference between right and wrong. Having said that, I agree with those who said the punishment should be immediate for something like that. It is best to get them out of this habit before they start school, as the last thing anyone wants is to get phone calls from a teacher saying that your kid is a bully. I have the same problem with my daughter. She went through a little hitting stage, and now has moved on to pinching. I know for a fact she did not learn this behavior from me or her father, but she continues to do it nonetheless. I have a few other kids that I babysit during the day who are also guilty of this behavior, and I'm more than positive that their parents didn't teach them this either. I think it's something all kids go through. A brief stage before hopefully moving on to being able to play nice. We can all hope! lol

By explaining that it isn't nice to hit and to show him how to give "nice touches". 2year olds don't understand lying, he was probably just scared or confused when confronted.

Unless you punish right in the moment, there really is no point in doing it at all. He won't benefit from a delayed punishment. Kids that age can't relate an action with a consequence unless they happen immediately.

A time-out

A time-out in the corner somewhere to think about what they did. Must remember they are only 2 themselves; any punishment of a harsher nature they will not understand why.

I had such various issues of my ex's mom. My suggestion is do no longer deliver her over their till she is potty experienced. If their is a court order for visitation then throw it out the window. i replaced into in contempt of court i do no longer understand how many situations along with her. (She had the visitation no longer my daughters father). The court continued to grant me fines and that i continued to pay them and nonetheless refused to deliver her. ultimately she ran outta the money and have been given uninterested in taking me to court. If their isn't an order then by using regulation u do no longer could enable them to work out her. it fairly is the sole ingredient u can do if conversing to them does not artwork

Well it's probably too late now. You have to punish a toddler right away or they won't understand why they are being punished. For the future I would continue to emphasize soft touches and how proud of him you are when he is soft or sweet.

1-Lower yourself to his level face to face and eye to eye

2-Change tone of voice (don't scream)

3-Explain what he did wrong and what the rule is

4-Put him in a "TIMEOUT" zone (if you don't have one it could be a chair in an area with no distractions)

5-Leave him there one minute per age (so 2 minutes)

6-If he leaves before time is up just put him back without talking

7-When time is up go back and explain to him why he was punished

8-Ask for an apology...Hug and kiss

9-Rinse and repeat

You very well should right away because if you don't when he gets older he will be a spoiled child

time out time out time out make him sit there till he finishes. time outs are soooo effective. BUT in extreme cases.. take a privalige away!