Do not worry, your child does not become a small tyrant. What happens to him, is a natural stage of child development. Simply the child begins to become more aware of the phenomenon of his individuality, his own "I". And the best way to demonstrate it is disobedience.
How to make the child obedient?
Use the advice of specialists on child behavior. First you need to make sure that your child knows where the limits of permitted behavior are. Without this, it is impossible to raise a child obedient. Use every opportunity to reiterate what you can and can not do. Explain to him the rules that exist in your family. Address the child in a simple and understandable language.
Despite the obvious protest and disobedience, children at this age are in great need of brief and understandable instructions. Even if at first the child most likely wants to know what will be expected of him for not fulfilling these requirements. That's why it's important not to "give slack", then in time it will get used to obey you.
Do not be afraid that the child will see you as an enemy
If the baby remains disobedient for a long time, one should think about the reasons for this behavior. Maybe he is worried about his parents' inattention or he is afraid of something. Try to put yourself in his place and understand his point of view. It will not be easy to do, but still worth a try.
When, for example, you ask the child to tear himself away from the TV and go to dinner, say that you do not want to distract him, you understand how hard it is to interrupt the viewing, but lunch is a necessity. Remember, your child will be more willing to follow your instructions if he sees you as an ally. And further. Try to stay calm, even if the child seems to purposely try your patience. If you become angry and raise your voice to a child, this is unlikely to help, but will only cause even more irritation on both sides.
Communicating with your child, do not forget that a gentle word can do real miracles and make anyone obedient. Always need to thank the baby for any work done, praise him for good behavior and just tell him that you love him. The child always needs to feel its importance to the parents, to know that they love it. Then he will willingly carry out assignments and respond to the requests of the parents by obedience. Psychologists emphasize not only the tremendous effect of praise, but also the unpleasant, disastrous consequences of condemnation and criticism of children. If your child behaves badly, he most likely feels bad. Therefore, your resentment and shouting will only aggravate the problem.
Give the child the opportunity to choose
Ask the child what he would like to eat for dinner, what he wants to wear for a walk, etc. So the child will understand that he can already make his own decisions and answer questions related to him personally. Let him not only follow the instructions and requests of his parents, but he also solves some of his problems.
Many parents are angry that the child refuses to make a bed or clean the room. Or maybe you just did not teach him to do this? After all, what for an adult - obviously and simply, for a child at times seems extremely difficult. Perhaps disobedience to your baby is not a trait of his terrible nature, but simply a lack of ability to do anything. Before trying to make the child obedient and make demands about certain actions, explain (and more than once) how to do it. Do this together, and then the child himself will fulfill the request. And if you encourage him in time, then with great pleasure.