WHy do kids do this? Is there anyway I can feel safer? I want to babysit but my grandma thinks it will be hard for me and so does my parents. I'm really old enough to, and I want to. I can babysit infants but not toddlers. Particularily because yesterday this three year old (who's known to be a brat) said he would tell his mom that I wrote on his face with a marker he had. He's a tough kid, and no he's not a baby. I just want your input on three year olds. This sounds like a case of the terrible threes not the terrible twos!! Please help, I still feel weird about it from yesterday. He deosn't do anything but talk back and break stuff, he's really that unruly, and that's why I did that. I couldn't take it anymore and I felt bad for my grandma and then he also called me a monster for no reason!
2006-09-01 06:48:13 · 5 answers · asked by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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2006-09-01 06:49:40 · update #1
it's just like this story
2006-09-01 06:50:05 · update #2
It's similar to his actions
2006-09-01 06:50:52 · update #3
hello friend..
i will only advice yot to do what you really want to do in life..
ok
and dont listen to people...
2006-09-01 06:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by colourofluv2001 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep him busy, play games, bring over something 'special' for the two of you to do like play-doh or an ez bake oven, make cookies and let him stir the dough, he will feel like you need him and he will love beign able to help, I have 2 toddlers so I know that this does work! When he does behave let him know it, reward him with a special story that he got to pick out or if his parents allow a small peice of candy (I use fruit with my kids). As long as he is busy and getting plenty of attention from you he will not feel the need to misbahave. If he 'known' to be a handfull his parents know this as well and most likely you are not his first babysitter. Don't let him scare you with his threats to tell on you, you are the adult (in this case). Chances are he has tried this with former sitters and his parents won't fall for it either. If he is really testing you, put him in a chair or a room with no toys or TV until he calms down, if he comes out jsut put him back, this make take a long time the first few times but once he knows that you will not put up with it he will relax. Good luck!
2006-09-01 14:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You've answered your own question here. If you are immature enough to write on a child's face with a marker you aren't mature enough to be babysitting. I think your question is more a coverup for something you did that was wrong and you are transferring your true problem to this child. Wait till you grow up some more and try again.
2006-09-01 14:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you spend time with that thing again, do something to keep him busy. let him follow you for the time. play with him. doesnt listen? take some papers or stiky notes with you watever he does wrong, write them on it and keep it in "out of his reach position" for his parents.
2006-09-01 14:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ewnet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to be his friend first & sing his tune. when you gain his trust, he will listen to you.but be sincere cos kids have a special sense that can tell whether you are friend or foe.
2006-09-01 13:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by dex 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋