[Calpernia]

I agree Dead. NONE of my kids liked the child seat in the car. Just pick them up and put them in. Every one of my kids kicked and screamed over it. Just tell them they have to sit here. Put them in. That's it. Any other discussions or actions (including a spank) feeds their tantrum.

[dead]

I agree Dead. NONE of my kids liked the child seat in the car.

My four-year-old complains that the straps are “TOO TIGHT!” (they’re not, they're appropriately snug).

If he keeps whining, I tell him I’ll stop the car, come back there and tighten them some more. One time I did.

Now the threat always quiets him down.

[hopespringseternal]

Any other discussions or actions (including a spank) feeds their tantrum.

Some people are just bad parents. There are lots of ways to get a toddler to mind, and spanking works well if done right. It amazes me that so many people can be outwitted and outwilled by a two year old.

But as dead noted, only an idiot seeks a toddler's permission when there is no real choice in the matter.