My son who is 3, almost 4 years old has a bad habit. Advice on how to get him to stop?

Besides the fact that he talks CONSTANTLY, and I mean he never stops talking unless he's asleep, he asks me questions that are not only irrelevant but he repeats himself even after I have answered him. He also asks me questions that he already knows the answer to. A lot of people think it's funny but if you had to listen to it all day long, trust me it would get annoying. My husband is the most easy going guy in the world but yet the other day my son was driving him so crazy with his constant chattering that he couldn't wait to go back to work. After a while I get so tired of answering him that I feel like I'm going to scream because I can't concentrate. I could honestly see myself having a car accident because whenever we go anywhere he is always talking to me, asking me questions about things on the side of the road that we have already passed and I don't know what he is talking about. I have said to him ';you have to be quiet for a few minutes because I'm trying to drive';.My son who is 3, almost 4 years old has a bad habit. Advice on how to get him to stop?
Oh, how I remember those days! For some kids, all they want and need to do is talk. Anyway, let's get to the problem.


It's not easy in any way to listen to a child's chatter all day long. I'm sensitive to what you are going through. There are a few alternatives I would like to recommend for you to at least consider. The first being: If you're not already doing this, try to read 2/3 short bedtime stories to him every night. While you're reading and he interrupts, explain that it is not polite to interrupt someone while they're talking. You'll have to stay the course on this, because he obviously needs constant reenforcement. After a few days of this, try extending those rules to his daytime hours. For example, if you're riding in the car, play some Enstein music. When he begins to interrup the music and you, kindly express to him that it's not nice to interrupt because you cant hear the music. Try humming or singing along with him to engage him in collaborative singing. You also might want to consider having him do some activities at the table while you're close by. As he continues to chatter away about insignificant things (to you), stop what you're doing, go over to the table and praise his work. Stay awhile and try to get him to understand (which at his age, he can comprehend simple statements) that to do better, he needs to really focus on his project. Stress that quite is the best way to practicing his project. As a parent, this is easy to say, but awfully hard to accept at this point: He will get over this phase. It's just a long hard road to get there ... for you and him.





Another thing to consider: Is he getting enough attention? When he speaks, do you really listen at least some of the time? I sense if he's feeling ignored, he will continue his mindless chatter just to get your attention. This is really probably the heart of the issue. Good luck.My son who is 3, almost 4 years old has a bad habit. Advice on how to get him to stop?
Do not listen to these people!! There is nothing you can do i felt like i had written that question about my 6 year old daughter i am a little more vocal and harsh at times yelling at her to just be quiet! But it never stops! My daughter sometimes mumbles and i cant hear her then i have to say ';what?'; and the whole question starts over! in the car i feel bad but i turn the radio up loud just to drowned her out! There is no project you could give without them talking or asking questions right through everything. There have been many times i thought i have found a nice quiet project or task for her and she just screws it all up with her damn quesions!! Try ignoring him and you will get the question 10 times in a row! Dont get me started on repeating! It might be you are more annoyed because you are pregnant but honestly with a new baby just comes more questions fo you I have comes to terms with the fact that its just her personality and i have to live with it! Good luck!
I have found that many times for me, the best thing to do is to ask the children what they think the answer is-especially when they know the answer. Bouncing back questions like that causes the child to think about the answer and helps them to think about it before they ask it. Good luck!
it is just a stage that he will go threw. My little cousin did that when she was three years and but after the question it was why??? So it is just a stage. It will pass on so don't worry about it.
Bless you, mommy. Does your toddler have other children his age to play with ? That might give him an outlet for his enthusiasm. Most likely he is a very bright child. I believe this will pass in time. Also, if he has a high sugar diet this might be causing hyperactivity.....things like sweetened cereals...puddings and jellos....try to limit his sweets a lot. Make sure he has a balanced diet....with plenty of foods that have the B complex vitamins in them. Red meats, whole grains.......no white bread, but rather whole wheat. Best wishes to you.
Try completely ignoring his questions for a few minutes. Not if they're legitimate questions. I mean if he's asking things repetitively, or asking something he already knows.


Just tell him firmly, ';You know the answer. I'm not going to tell you again';. And then ignore him for a little bit.


It sounds like he likes to be the centre of attention (most kids do, at that age). Redirect his curiosity with something else that will stimulate him intellectually--- get him a puzzle, or a paint set, or anything that'll keep him busy.


But if you say you won't answer, or need some quiet time, STICK WITH IT. Don't give in just because he keeps chattering. And he'll insist and might even get worse the first few minutes or so, but just ride it through and he'll eventually get the point.
children r children. let their knowledge grow with finding answers to their curiosity but tell him not to ask when u r driving explaining why u need concentration for driving.then they understand .b patient with children.once they r satisfied for their Y's %26amp;DONT's , they dont ask unnecessarily
It could be that he as ADD/ADHD. Why don't you have him diagnosed by a professional? Curiosity is normal in children but his incessant querying could suggest the he has found that this is an effective way of getting attention which could signal something that might be of concern in the child's behavior/psyche.
If he is only three I'm sure it will pass. He's just a kid and he's curious. I would think mot people would think it great that there child talked so much. He's probably going to be pretty smart. I'm sure if you let him play by himself he'll end up answering some of his own questions. Get him some educational game.
Well he is curious and abit compulsive I guess but why not get him some music player with songs that he can listen to while driving. And when he is at home as well. Try to be more patient. I have a granddaughter the same age and I cannot get enough of her questions. Please do not loose patience with your son. Hes only 3 once in his life and they are curious about their world. This is childhood and if he is your only child maybe you should stop there. Not to be insulting but not everyone is meant for a big family. Some people arent meant for any. Patience.
Introduce him to an invisible friend that can hear your questions even though you don't have to say anything to him.
When he asks you the same questions ask him '; Can you try to remember the answer I gave you a moment ago? I think it would be fun if you could remember what I said'; Maybe he just wants to make sure something hasn't changed. Tell him the same answer still applies hun. As far as the questions go ask him what he thinks the answer is (on the first time questions) This will MAYBE get him to be quiet and consider what he believes. It will also get him to think about situations and learn problem solving on his own. Good Luck with the chatter box!!
curious little guy...





I would explain to him that you already answered him and the answer wont change. Feed his curiosity when you can.. its wonderful.. but let him know when its too much





Does he have a little computer or electronic game that you can use to help him.. he may be able to focus his attention...





maybe a Walkman for the car?
you son is a very inquisitive boy... so you have to be careful in a situation like this because there are some measures you would take that would make him extremely dull. now the child is only 4 yrs precisely and if you do not want to get him on your nerves the best thing to do is to put him to work.By that i mean give him thing that are really fun to do. As a mum you should know his hobbies.these tasks you will give him will also help you by getting him busy and he would learn.But never make that mistake of telling him he talks too much cause its a good thing at this stage that he talks too much and when he grows he would not keep anything from you do not forget to spend quality time with your child.. good luck
just simply tell him that you already answered him.......if he keeps doing it, walk away...if he still asks you the same question say that you simply will not talk to him if and if he asks you one more time....I would advise a simple time out





GOOD LUCK!!