Momsense magazine has a great article on how to set boundaries for kids who won't behave or respond to discipline.

The question that is asked on the site is this...

"Q: My 3-year-old son refuses to go to timeout. When I physically put him there, he won't stay or he starts hitting and kicking. Spanking doesn't seem like a valid response to him being physical. What should I do?"

The answer they give is avery important one for parents to learn...

"A: It sounds as though your son is not the compliant type--but no need to despair. First let's focus on your wording, "He refuses to go to timeout." The first thing to clarify is that you are the one truly in charge. So, your son's refusal to do something is not an option. Tell him this in the beginning and then add the following ingredients to the mix:

Warn him about his behavior—before he does something. Explain to him, "Johnny, if you do that again, you'll have to go to timeout for two minutes." It's important to build a cause and effect related to his behavior. Sometimes, kids get put in timeout and have no idea why or didn't have a chance to get in control of their choices. They just misbehave and find themselves there, which does not build self-control. We suggest "two minutes" in this instance because..."

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