I've been telling DD not to touch the TV buttons for 3 months lol. She totally understands, she just doesn't care. I can't scare her by raising my voice, sometimes I startle her if she's not expecting it but that's it. We've already got the playpen around the heater so I can't do that. I don't know what to do!
My DD knows and doesn't care too hun I think to my DD i am a consultant with interesting ideas, NOT a parent with important rules. My dad says i've been using him as a consultant since i was 18months too so it's probably just one of those things. My DD can READ "no", let alone understand the spoken word, and she STILL doesn't care! LOL.

I KNOW i grew into a conscientious girl, and i think some of what will happen (i.e. our kids ignoring us and suffering for it) NEEDS to happen, so that they realise mummy isn't joking or being mean, but trying to keep them safe. I have certainly seen DD ignore me on something only to hurt herself and even if it's graceless, i ALWAYS say "That's why i told you not to!" when i go to comfort her. SHe's very resilient. I'm apparently over-protective, but i think i am gradually relaxing as she is finding some common sense!

Bx