My 6 year old daughter has been going to my friends when I work. she has 3 other kids, plus my 9 year old girl. Anyway, my 6 year old cries and says she doesnt want to go because she says her 5 years old daughter is mean to her. I dont know if I think this is a reason to stop taking her. They play fine together otherwise. I think they are both to much alike and stubborn so they fight a lot. P. S. my daughter has never liked me working and having to go to any sitter, unless its my mom. what would you suggest.
2006-07-26 18:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by motherof2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It's really tough, because kids are so smart, they can figure out what to say in order to get what they want. As a parent, it's difficult to always know the truth of what's happening. I
m wondering how long she's been going there, and if she's given you this story from the beginning, or just recently? Since your 9 year old is also there, can you trust her to keep an eye out for your younger girl and report back to you? That way you can get another point of view as to whether this other child is really being mean to your 6 year old. If so, then obviously you need to change sitters. If not, then you'll just have to be consistent and try to be understanding of her not wanting to be at the sitters. It's tough, but she'll probably grow out of this phase.
2006-07-26 18:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont make her go. A lot of adults underestimate what their children say. They think they are too young and just dont listen. You should stop taking her. this girl could be mean to her and become violent someday. Make the right descion. You dont want to end up regreting it later.
2006-07-26 18:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by caroline c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please dont do that to your child dont push her to go. I no what she is coming from because my cuz went through the same stuff his sitter children used to make him eat crayons. And your child must dont like staying with different people all the time and you probably work long hours to she probably feel safe with her grandma because she no she is not going to hurt her.
2006-07-26 18:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your friend and have her watch out for any friction between your daughter and her's. If she cannot get them to get along it might be wise to take her to your mom's. Maybe the other girl will decide that she misses her and will behave.
2006-07-26 18:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe find another sitter, a relative or another friend? If she's crying then she probably means it and feels uncomfortable there, if you can't find another sitter try talking to your friend about it
2006-07-26 18:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by tina18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a different sitter.
2006-07-30 15:09:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is odvious your daughter is missing her mom.and if the other children are mean to her then stop taking her there because you will feel bad if anything bad was to happen to her-better to be safe then sorry right?
2006-07-26 18:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by hopefaith_lovecharity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a rich man, I noticed that you haven't mention any Man, if you don't have one, find one. You then able to stay home with your kids.
2006-07-26 18:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont make her go, its not fun to feel unwanted.
Maybe send her to daycare?
Or your moms?
But not to that house.
2006-07-26 18:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by Sheena H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont make her go... Children are generally honest, If that kid makes her uncomfortable dont force her to go over there.
2006-07-26 18:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by comingofage03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋