This is really a rhetorical question, but I have to vent somewhere! Last night, my two sons and one daughter were having a "slumber party" ~ which just means they all sleep in the same room ~ and every time my daughter got settled, one of my sons would decide to move. I'm not kidding! She got comfy on the floor, and he decided he wanted to be there but he didn't want her beside him. So she moved to the bed. And he said "I don't want her in my bed" so she moved back to the floor... which of course started the whole "I don't want her beside me" thing again. So here's my question: Are my children *trying* to make me crazy, or is it just a bonus for them to see me fly off the edge??
2006-06-23 03:50:30 · 20 answers · asked by browneyedgirl 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes, they are trying to drive you crazy.. I was probably wished on you from your parents. My parents wished all this stuff my kids pull on me.
Whatever you did when you were a kid, they will probably do it too.
2006-06-23 03:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by missy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think they are kids and have no clue, the next time they try having a slumber party, read them the riot act ahead of time, when everyone is settled in that is where you will stay. If you have a problem, everyone will go to their own room and their will be no more parties for x amount of time.
If you start noticing a pattern and have a repeat offended, maybe that one should be excluded from a party or two.
Don't fly off of the handle, it is not worth it.
2006-06-23 10:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have twin boys (4) and a daughter(5) and they all like to sleep in the same room also, but they go threw the samething, well at least my daughter and one of the boys, they fight and bicker all the time. I'm not sure what the deal is and why they do it, but it finally gets to the point where you just have to separate them, put the other child in between them. You can't let the one child keep it up or you will be fighting them all night! My husband says I let them get away with to much and I don't put my foot down, and it's hard sometimes to do that, but I know I have to be stern and I have to do something or when they get older, I'm going to have hell to pay! So you need to let them know that this is it, this is where you are sleeping and if you don't like it, then we can all just go back to our rooms! And yes, I know, it does feel like they are trying to make you crazy! I feel like that a lot. I think they just see how far they can push you! SO, do't let them push you far or they just keep pushing! Til you break! Good luck! I'm there with you sister! Be strong! They will grow up and be gone someday and you will miss these times!!!
2006-06-23 10:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by lifetimecreationsunlimited 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK i am 13 and i have Lil siblings from my point of view ... Don't get mad ... Cause it makes things worse it gets you worked up and the kids worked up if you start yelling at them ... Let them work it out ... If your son kept doing that then you should've said move one more time and wake your sister up your sleeping somewhere else .... I baby sit all the time and this stuff always happends Let them work it out dont get your self stressed over something stupid like that ... Me and my Lil bros are still like that and we are older ... I'm 13 and the oldest i still do that .. Its just the point of him toughing MY stuff ... I just dont like it ... And when your kids have a sleep over in my opinion dont let them sleep in the same room mabie on set of kids in the living room on the floor and on set of kids in the room ....
~Ashley
2006-06-23 13:16:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're boy kid has some problem. The girl doesn't, because she gives in. The next time your boy does that, give him choices.
"If you're not going to sleep on the bed, I'm going to put you on the floor; and then your sister can get to sleep on the floor while you sleep on the bed. Is that clear?"
And after he agrees and nod, thank him.
2006-06-23 10:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by nonentity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our family, it is just the boys picking on the girl. They do it to her all the time(there are 6 of them and 1 of her!). They won't let her play baseball with them or they don't want her to swim with them, etc. etc. etc....it drives me CRAZY! I finally told all the boys "if she can't play with you, then you can't play either"!! That pretty much put an end to it(for a couple of days). Then when they start to do it again, i just remind them of the rule, and they stop again. Try to be patient, hopefully they will outgrow it soon!
2006-06-23 11:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main cause of sibling rivalry is having more than one kid, and this just proves it!! Sounds like it's a control issue for the boys, they like to wind her up and see how far they can push her. She needs to stand up for herself, and the boys need to learn some consideration - not good to grow up thinking that they can order girls around just because they're guys!
2006-06-23 10:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are like that. They want attention. I dont think they are trying to make you crazy. Plus, as siblings children will fight. Try to stay strong and remember that they are children and that you love them.
2006-06-23 10:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a bonus- I used to do the same thing with my wee sister- but it was with toys more than sleeping- as soon as she was playing with something i desperately wanted to play with it!!!
i'd like to say they grow out of it but I'm now 20, my sister is 17 and we still ahve the same arguments!
2006-06-23 10:54:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i feel the same way i have days when i feel like crazy mama! besides the fact they only act up with me they are perfect angels with the rest of the world. : ) good luck girl
2006-06-23 14:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by rachel h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not trying to drive you crazy. They're kids.
You're an adult. Be an adult about it.
They need love. Love always wins. Sometimes it's tough love, but make sure they never doubt that you love them.
2006-06-23 10:54:50 · answer #11 · answered by mickjam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋