For the toddler kind but firming is the way t act towards him i teach him how to do everything that he should be able to and explain what is going to happen if he does it again or ask him some questions like do you know what will happen if a car is coming while you are on the road or if you are hit by car and you get hurt do you know how your mommy would feel i always have to think twice before i teach and talk to him and i always let him take time to think by himself