I babysit my 4 year old neice everyday 9 hours a day. She uses babytalk ALL THE TIME instead of her "big girl voice"..it really gets on my nerves and I tell her to use her big girl voice all the time but she won't. Is this a sign of some underlying issue???
2006-08-24 08:53:11 · 13 answers · asked by auntbranna 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It could be several things. She could have a speech problem and needs speech therapy. She could be trying to get attention. She may have had parents that only used baby talk, and now she has problems because of it. She may be being abused.
Most likely, she is just trying to get attention or has a psych/pathology issue. You don't say how old you are, but try talking to your parents or a school counselor about it. They may be able to offer you better advice.
2006-08-24 09:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that everyone around her use their big kid voices too. My little girl talked normal from the start bacause I talked to her like id talk to an adult. I dont know why but lots of people get all goofy around little kids and talk like babies... i think it encourages them to do so a s well. It could aslo be that she is getting attention by talking like a baby (bad attention is better than no attention!). Good luck!
2006-08-24 09:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by maeknits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My college roommate has just went through this with her 3 year old. She actually had to put him in speech therapy so he could learn to talk properly before he started preschool. In her case, she caught him before it got out of control. It sounds like your sister (or sister-in-law) is just letting her get away with it and not correcting her properly. You can help by telling her that if she doesn't speak to you properly then you will not respond to her request. My best friend had to do that to her son because he refused to speak at all, he would just point and grunt. When she quit giving him what he wanted, he started talking and quickly realized it was easier to talk. Your niece may not be allowed to start kindergarten if she is not talking properly. I think you might need to talk to her mother and let her know what is going on. She may not even do that at home. Good luck!
2006-08-24 09:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by shebear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she jealous of a new baby in the family? Or is she told that shes a big girl she needs to help more or something. If thats the case she may be acting like a baby so she doesnt have to pick her toys up or something.
2006-08-24 08:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
does she have any younger brothers and/ or sisters? or is your brother's wife/ sister pregnant? she might be trying to STILL be the baby in the family. I would say, try telling her that if she does NOT use her "big girl voice," you will NOT respond to her requests. even if she IS starving. she has it in her. you need to just put your foot down. also, you have to take into consideration that this is NOT your child. maybe her parents are still talking to her in this manner. talk to them and tell them your concerns. if you DO choose to take this advice, let them know what you are wanting to do to encourage her "big girl voice" so that they are on the same page with you. You never know, they might want to do the same! making it easier for you to implement this new rule: Don't baby talk if you want me to listen to your requests.
Good luck
2006-08-24 08:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a way of seeking attention from you. Sometimes this happens when children this age are around younger children. In this case, she knows that you don't like it and she does it anyway. Maybe you should try to find one of her favorite activities and use it as leverage to get her to stop talking like that. Also maybe if you talk about things she likes, or just ignore her when she talks like that. If she is not minding you it sounds like you need to find another form of discipline.
2006-08-24 09:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by princess_julia_star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just part of her personality. My 5 yr old cousin decided that her brain fell out and she couldn't speak english anymore so she spoke her own language for a good part of the day.
2006-08-24 08:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
apparently this is what she was taught at home. Yes it is not good, especially when she starts school the other kids will make fun of her and she may require a speech therapist to correct.
2006-08-24 09:00:08 · answer #8 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like just a way to get attention, good or bad
2006-08-24 10:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by TIA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about being centre of attention,both my kids do it regulary,try telling her you refuse to listen to her until she talks like a big girl,kids dont like being ignored.good luck
2006-08-24 11:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by kasey c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋