Even though I don’t feel like hitting my two year old, I end up hitting him. How do I make him behave?

To add to these answers, is there a pattern to when you are most angry and more prone to hitting your child as a form of discipline? I ask because children who "misbehave" (I'm using this term loosely since, as Diana points out, 2 years old is quite young) may be tired or frustrated. Make sure your tot gets enough sleep, play, and food (of course!) to maintain a happy mood.