Toddler Misbehavior

I'm new to this forum, so I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post this or if it's been said, but I need to say one thing about my experience with Sims 4...

If my cat can learn to stop doing a misbehavior, then my toddler should be able to (Growing Together and Parenthood installed).

Raising kids is a huge part of what I do when I play. The caregiver(s) give them round the clock attention, but sometimes the adult needs the bathroom or something and the toddler goes off and makes a mess, breaks the dollhouse, or hits someone. After disciplining them for making a mess for the 8th time they really should learn not to do it.