how can i teach my child to have a better attention span and not have such a short one and to teach him to be more politer when it comes to listining to the whole question before anserwing while being tested are grabing something to get there attention? also how can i teach him thers a time to talk and a time to not and so he wont always be so loud i want him to suceed in school and headstart , he gets frustracted when another littleone takes something thats his are grabs what hes playing with and when he really like somethin g he will grab on impulse pleses help and give me some advice?
2006-08-29 17:51:01 · 6 answers · asked by mom2 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have a question of my own... what are you "testing" your 3 and a half year old on?? Kids at that age have no attention span !! If you're lucky you'll get a 10-minute window... otherwise, they're in their own little worlds. They'll listen, but you have to figure out the way through to him. Every child is different. But seriously, chill out ! He's too young for school yet, so just stay patient and work with him !! He's not going to grow up to be a homocidal maniac simply b/c he had a short attention span as a 3 year old !
2006-08-29 18:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy you're going to frustrate yourself. He's three! Maybe he's not the quiet type and you're trying to teach him something he's not ready for. It's seems as though you're asking to change him in many ways. I can see if there was one or two things to work on, but you have a list of typical three-year-old issues. Try again when he's closer to four.
In the meantime, reward him for patience and politeness. When he's being a "typical" three-year-old, then quietly remind him to use his "manners." I think a soft voice and rewards for good behavior consistently may help.
Idea: You can also make a game of manners with you and him at a table with goodies (toys, etc - my friend uses Hot Wheels Cars - new ones) and talks to her son gently and praises him when he doesn't get over excited about the cars.... but even when he doesn't do well, she gives him the cars.... I don't know the ins-and-outs on that one, but it seems to work.
Good luck to you AND your son!
2006-08-30 01:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the absolute most important thing you can do when it comes to teaching a child anything, especially toddlers, is be consistant. every time he interupts you, you have to (sorry to sound like the super nanny) come down to his level and tell him firmly that he should wait his turn to talk or that he needs to share and not to grab toys out of people's hands. even though it may not seem like he is getting what you are telling him, you can not falter or let things slide. it may take awhile, but don't give up. just be CONSISTANT.
2006-08-30 01:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Peanuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohhhh... sounds like a norma; three and a half year old.
Be patient - and be consistent. Instruct the behavior you want repeatedly and back it up.
They will realize it is important to Mom and Dad and in time will internalize it.
This too will pass. Enjoy the good things
2006-08-30 00:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this is sad. Right here is the perfect example of why todays new generation is a group of stupid kids, because of stupid parents. Ever try saying NO. Just grab the thing back from him. Anyhows every child acts this way. Maybe you need Super Nanny
2006-08-30 00:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's still little, we are narsisstic when young, that will change in time. persistance, keep enforcing good social behaviour. That's how they learn through us and repetiveness
2006-08-30 10:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋