Hitting will only worsen the situation. Most of the kids want to do things their own ways so they do not listen. Do not react negatively when your child does not listen, instead make him understand calmly what you want to say. Do not yell or hit again when your child does not listen to you. When you deal with your child calmly and in a positive manner, gradually your child will start listening to you. Do not lose patience as most of the parents have to go through such situations.