Why is it that my children climb all over me as soon as I get on the phone?

Question

It's as if I turn into a giant piece of chocolate as soon as I pick up the phone.

Answer 1

she want your attection

Answer 2

Its is because they know that as soon as you get on the phone that they no longer have your attention and they want to be that center, Play with them alot right before you get on the phone then tell them I need some me time on the phone but when I get off we will play some more, Explain that they can't be climbing on you during your conversation, Then when they do as you ask treat them with a game or some kind of treat.

Answer 3

my oldest does the same thing, but it doesn't matter if its the phone or the computer or talking to my other half, the minute they feel that the attention isn't fully on them they are in my face...
It takes time and patience teach them that just because mommy isn't paying full attention to them its not the end of the world.
I am in the middle of teaching my oldest that he can play in the House with me being in another room, or in the same room and he is okay...to play on his own...
Remember children aren't born knowing all this, they have to be taught, and no one ever said it was going to be easy...
My oldest is also going threw a phase of I am the boss, when it is time for him to go to bed, he tells me mom its time to go to bed and he thinks that I should jump up stop everything I am doing and go to bed. I am having a ruff time explaining I am mommy and you are a child and adults don't need to go to bed when the kids do.
good luck hope this helps

Answer 4

Lol, I hate that. They want our attention. They need it especially if we are the type of parents whom spend hours on the phone. You know the type, a phone attached to the ear when cooking, cleaning, using the rest room, cleaning the yard, and screaming at the children. Hey, can we really take care of our children while talking on the phone. "Only the little brat's know".

Answer 5

I tend to think its because they know your busy and cant do to much to them whilst on the phone. It seems to be a kid and a husband thing, no one wants to talk to you but as soon as that phone rings their onto you and think its a great time for a 3 way conversation. I have had to resort to locking myself in the car and talking in peace you see i have 8 children and i have found this to be the best answer.

Answer 6

They notice that your attention is focused on something else and children love being the center of their parents attention! Maybe before you get on the phone get them involved in some activity like coloring or a movie or something like that, that they enjoy.

Answer 7

Here's the correct answer. When you are on the phone, you aren't paying attention to them. Thus, they feel the need to GET your attention by swarming you. Kids can get kinda needy sometimes, in their own way. Look at it as a compliment...you're the one they want to be around. And when you get off the phone, let the wrestling match commence!

Answer 8

That's hilarious. Maybe they'd just rather wrestle with you then hear you talk on the phone....maybe you should spend more time with them so they have more time to climb over you and might not do it as much when you pick up the phone.

Answer 9

I have this same problem, i think it is that your attention is elsewhere and they know it. So it is there mission to make sure they get the attention not the person on the phone with you.
They can be perfectly content until the phone rings. Right?

Answer 10

In a simple word, attention. At least in this day, it's not a problem.
Mine would get into trouble, the minit the phone would ring.
.....Knowing I was immediately hooked into a wire and was unable to go beyond the length of that wire. :)

Answer 11

They defiantly want all of your attention, if you feel your giving them adequate attention, then you need to talk to them and they'll them that's inappropriate behavior.. I would take a good look at my situation to make sure maybe I dint spend more time on phone then quality time with kids.. Only you can answer that one.....