Discipline in General
The first and most important thing to remember is that he's a cat, not a very short, 4-legged person. It also helps to realize that he will likely think of you as a very large cat. Try to look at things from his viewpoint--he really does have a reason for what he's doing.
Getting Your Cat to Come to You
Unlike dogs and children, cats are unlikely to come to you just because you want them to obey. However, a cat who knows he will be warmly petted, brushed, will receive a treat, or an extended period of lap-napping, is more likely to get up, stretch, look casually around, and then wander over to you. No animal will come to you willingly if you are raising your voice or if they think they are going to be punished.
Cats, by the way, respond best to names that end in an "ee" sound. You will most likely get a better response if you shorten Prince Zadrach of Dominquez' name to Zaddy, for example. Too, they seem to respond better to a higher-pitched tone of voice.
Your Cat and the Curtains
Cats like to climb. You may end up doing both of you a favor if you simply put blinds or roll-up shades at the window so the cat won't be tempted to shred or climb any curtains.
For safety sake, make sure that the pull-cord is not a loop; cut it so there are two strings so neither your cat nor your child will inadvertently get it caught around their neck.
If you must have curtains, you could try installing tension rods that will fall down (frightening, not hurting) the cat when they climb.
Biting
Does your cat bite when he plays? Respond as a cat: hiss at him. Or scream in painful agony; he'll stop (though he might not play with you for a long while).
Petting and Stuff
Most cats like to be stroked on their forehead, between the ears. They also like to be skritched under the chin and along the throat. If they trust you a lot, they'll roll over onto their back for stomach-skritching. Always pet a cat in the direction of its fur, and be aware that the spot just above the tail is sensitive - some cats adore being scratched there, others hate it. If your cat suddently nips you while you are petting it, it may be because he's "overdosed" on the pleasurable sensations: some cats can tolerate only a few minutes of being petted, while others will happily doze in your lap, being stroked for hours.
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