Stereo, television, plants, breakables, valuables. "Don't touch
the stereo, because it is only for grownups. Ask me for help if
you want it turned on." Mainly, childproof the environment. Put
away valuable or dangerous objects, use gates, and lock doors to
make certain areas off limits. For objects that can't be
removed, use clear verbal disapproval. If this fails, use
temporary time-out. Much of this exploratory behavior is normal
and helps your child develop mental and physical skills. In
general, encourage this normal curiosity. Allow your child to
explore some closets and shelves. For example, give your child a
drawer of his own in the kitchen where he can keep some utensils
you no longer use. As he gets older, teach your child to explore
objects with his eyes rather than his hands. Praise your child
for asking you to turn on the television or stereo. Some
children take toys or other objects apart out of curiosity.
Sometimes children break things accidentally. Since people are
more important than property