I am expected to care for two little boys, a five year old and a nine year old. I have absolutely no experience with kids, I can barely stand them. Well, I can stand them, but only in small doses. The nine year old (Frankie) is okay, but the five year old (Danny) is Mini-Satan. And with Danny running everywhere, Frankie begins to feel left out and becomes a handful too. I just got them to bed and am taking refuge in a locked room with my laptop. I don't think their slumber will last long. What's the best way to handle overactive children without drugs or alcohol? I await answers, and possibly a delivery of vodka and asprin to get me through the night.
2006-07-14 16:33:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Be firm with them, let them know that you are the boss. But, walk away if you feel yourself losing control. Remember, they win when the know that they have gotten to you. Trust me i know what it's like to wish for an alcohol delivery man :)
2006-07-14 16:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by awesome_fred 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to let them know who is boss. I have babysat for multiple families that exercise no control over their children. I don't let the kids get away with it. The parents are always so suprised at how the kids act around me. I'm not evil to them or anything, I just let them know what my rules are and what I expect of them. Kids need rules. If they are running around like demons then make them stop. You're bigger and in charge. Time out is your friend! If they won't stay make them. I had to drag a 12 year old girl to her room one time. After they learn to respect you as an authority figure then you can work on being friends so you can all have fun. Without that though, they'll just walk/run all over you.
2006-07-15 06:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like these children aren't yours, and that you have lost control, not so much of them but of yourself. as a mother of two little boys i know i get a little overheated and frustrated too, but a word to the not so wise. it is very scary to know that you are so outta control that you can log onto a computer come to this website and type in a question and still be so angry. i think that you need to stay away from these children as much as possible. if you continue to feel this upset by them, put them in there room, go to another room lock yourself in there and call someone anyone to come relieve you, even if its the police, no one will feel bad of you, they would rather answer a call for help rather then find out later you lost control and hurt them in any way shape or form. whether you would or not is not for me to say cause i don't know you, but with all the sickness in the world i would feel better if you just get away from them, when you post something like that on here it sends warning signals to some people....
2006-07-14 16:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm taking it the darlings are not yours.
You need to set some rules. With them and the parents.
This will be tough are it really won't be easy.
I have a niece and nephew that were that way. I grabbed them by the collars and looked them straight in the eye and told them as long as I was in charge they would behave.
Their eyes were as big as basket balls. It worked. They knew from then on that I wouldn't put up with the crap.
Wish I could be there to help. Make it stick. Good luck.
2006-07-14 16:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sitting for a person tell the person you can't handle it. Your normal don't worry..... I can't stand kids just my own and they get on my nerves. If they are hyper try letting them play outside in the afternoon and run a lot that helps some. Really it's that age that is bad.... Just the way they act. If you need more Vodka let me know I''ll send you some...
Good Luck!
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2006-07-14 16:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you put yourself in the position of caring for 2 children you don't really like. I think I would try to get through tonight and take them back to their parents in the morning.
2006-07-14 16:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a terrible babysitter, don't ever babysit again. It should be a legal stipulation that you not go within 100 feet of children.
2006-07-14 17:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am going along with punkybutt dont watch them anymore until u know how to handle them or any kids its hard work i am a babysitter
2006-07-14 17:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by life sucks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can barely stand them, I'd suggest you get another job.
2006-07-15 01:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck & send them to bed. It's time.
2006-07-14 16:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by Z-Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋