My 2 and a half years old says "NO" to his dad for everything

[leesmum]

my 2 and a half years old son started to againest his dad for everything. My husband was good with him. the only thing i can think of maybe he deciplined him more than I did. My husband got upset and unhappy because his son wouldn't let him do anything for him. the little one always said "NO, DADDY". I asked him "are you going to be a good boy for your mummy and daddy?" He just answered "NO, DADDY". The last couple days he refused been dressed by his dad and called me. We left him in his room and tried later but still the same. He even hided in the corner to refuse his dad. He is a very stubbon child too. What is happening and what sould we do?        

[anxiousmomtobe?]

Typical 2 year old behaviour and it will pass.  Be patient, consistent and he will move on to another phase.

Oh, and be specific, things like "be a good boy" are too vague.  Tell him exactly what you want.

[boosty]

oh yeah. isnt it wonderful?  my daughter just turned two and out of all the wonderful words she can choose from, her favorite word is NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  its perfectly normal. its the age. that too shall pass!  dont make a big deal out of it cause they will do it more.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

My ds first full sentence was "I no want to".  And it was pretty much all down hill from there.  I don't stress too much as I have a teenager in the house and she got through all those stages and seems to be on her way to being a wonderful woman. (Please dear God, keep her safe and help her make good choices)