Ok, I said something to my son but I am not exactly sure that it is something that I should have said.
I was washing the dishes and I had just put a knife in the drain. My son ( he is 5) came in the kitchen and kept teasing me saying he was going to get the knife, he was looking at me with this look like he just wanted to see what I was going to say. So I told him, sure get the knife, as a matter of fact why don't I just stab you and lets see if you will bleed. He said, your mean. I was like well, you are the one that wanted to play with the knife. What do you think is going to happen if you play with a knife? He is still mad at me. Suggestions?
2006-06-29 08:59:06 · 19 answers · asked by proudmatriarch 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Raising kids is a tough job, you gotta try to teach them your views on what's right and wrong. Sometimes parents get frustrated and say things they shouldn't. I would suggest you talk to him about playing like that, that you meant nothing bad, and explain to him why is bad to play with knives. It should work out in the end, good luck.
2006-06-29 09:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...this is quite difficult...If I were you, I would talk to my son and apologize. I would tell him that I didn't mean what I said...but on his part, he shouldn't really be playing with a knife. not only that he could hurt himself but also others...Knives purposes are for kitchen use and not for playing...about the comment you made, I think it would be best to apologize to him that it was clearly a comment that was said by mistake which all of us humans are susceptible to. Assert him that you love him which I'm very sure you do. It's a great thing to be honest with your kid. I think your relationship will grow even closer specially at such a young age if you just tell him things honestly, restpectfully and gently. I believe your kid is smart. Otherwise he wouldn't have been hurt with what you said to him. I hope you'll be able to work this out with your son..God bless you and your family..
2006-06-29 16:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by Gil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just my opinion, but since you asked... I recommend sitting him down and apologizing saying that you made a mistake saying that to him. Tell him that grownups sometimes don't think about what they are saying, just like kids do. Let him know you love him and would NEVER really want him to touch a knife. You know he was teasing you, but would prefer that he not tease you, since that hurts you. Tell him you're proud of him for knowing safety around the house, and that you are really sorry for not thinking about what you said. It's always a good thing to teach children that grownups can make mistakes and have to apologize. You will make a bad situation into a positive, and will be a good role model for saying sorry when you're wrong.
Good luck. You're a good mom for trying to rectify the situation.
2006-06-29 16:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little children should not play with sharp knifes. You did the right thing although it could have been said in a nicer manner. Still better mad then sorry later on.
2006-06-29 16:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by MasterFuu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that was a little harsh but you got to the point of not playing with knives. Maybe apologize and say you were having a rough day or something and explain why he should not play with knives in a nicer way. Good luck!
2006-06-29 16:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by blink182fan117 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Silly kid. You should teach him knife safety now, before his attitude and interest gets him hurt. Show him how to hold, carry and cut safely, but make sure he knows never to use one without your guidance. Next time he'll know that trying to retrieve a knife from a dark hole is dangerous enough not to be joked about.
2006-06-29 16:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by theobromo77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is 5. You are supposed to teach him what is right and wrong, not to put evil thoughts in his head and warp his mind. Sit down and talk to him that you should never say things like that and apologize. Kids that age soak up everything. You don't want to raise the next Manson do you.
2006-06-29 16:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by noseygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could give him nightmares by saying something like that. He needs to feel safe with you. Tell him you were only kidding and that you are sorry. Explain to him how knives are very dangerous and that he could easily fall on it and stab himself.
2006-06-29 16:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your answer probably shocked him and scared him a little. Just tell him that you were having a tough time explaining to him that he shouldnt play with knives and you said that scary statement so he would see how scary knives are. Just cuddle with him and tell him your sorry.
2006-06-29 16:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by luv_bein_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to him that is it not right to play with knives at any time. Knives hurt people.
Next time DON'T allow him to say things like that and neither should you!
2006-06-29 16:03:08 · answer #10 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋