Some friends 5 years old daughter has stolen our 18 month old daughter's things ( a pair of sunglasses and a cell phone), we got back the cell phone. How do we tell her parents without it causeing alot of problems? The little girl lies about how she got the things.
2006-08-16 11:21:44 · 9 answers · asked by ♥mommy of 4♥ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It may be hard but the best thing that you can do is be up front. They may not want to accept that their child has taken something (stolen), but a good parent will try to correct the behavior and keep it from happening again. If you don't tell them then this behavior will be repeated and may become a habit later on. Don't kid yourself. They knew that she didn't have the things before and if she's lying now she's done it to them before. Lots of parents will get defensive - but you've got to make them face the music.
2006-08-16 11:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by pjt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Would Talk 2 Her Parents And Tell Her Mom That Her Daughter Dose those Things But,You Understand That She's Lil Girl And You Not Mad Or Anything Its Just You Wanna Let Them Know So The Can Teach Her They Right Thing..
2006-08-16 11:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by ❀Mother Of 2❀ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Little Lulu is missing her favorite sunglasses. She had them Wednesday when Little Cindy was over. We were in such a rush when we cleaned up after their play session, can you check whether perhaps we put them in with Little Cindy's things by mistake?"
Putting the blame on yourself will make her realize you aren't attacking, yet, most people will realize who is really to blame. Your friend will check, the things will be returned, and most likely she will talk to her daughter about personal possesions- if not bring up the topic with her one day of how kids just don't have any concept of ownership at that age- they do, you'll be lying, but it will work- and she probably will not take offense.
2006-08-16 13:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 year old as well and I can tell you he wouldn't understand what it meant to 'steal'. I would talk to the parents about the 'borrowing' and how upsetting it is for your child. Then it is up to the parents to discuss with the child it is not right to fib and take others peoples things without asking. If it continues then do not have them in your home.
2006-08-16 11:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have proof that the sunglasses was stolen by your friends daughter maybe you misplaced it....5 years old children don't understand stealing..if they see something they like they will take it ...just tell your friend that her daughter might have the sunglasses..ask her if she can look for it....
2006-08-16 12:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by +++++ SPOOK ++++ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her parents" Have you seen my daughters sunglasses they seem to be missing" Then when they see them they'll know their kid must have taken them. Maybe it'll lead to more conversation and you can bring the other things up.
2006-08-16 15:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by toomuchtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say - I believe the 5 year old has mistakenly taken our babies things. Will you please look for these items and return them if you find them.
Then watch the little girl before she leaves and say honey you have to leave the toys here so you have something to play with when you come back.
2006-08-16 11:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by mominshoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay down the law and give them a spancking
2006-08-16 11:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by rljmmp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teach your doughter to say it infront of the other parents
2006-08-16 15:16:16 · answer #9 · answered by JUST A PIECE OF HEAVEN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋