Bratty children?

Question

With all the talk of bratty children aside, does anyone want to share an experience theyve had with a well behaved and empathetic child? Do they even exsist?

Would you please share your experiences with well behaived children? Thank you.

Answer 1

I love telling this story about my son, he's such a good boy!!

We were leaving Borders and he was holding the door open for me, like I taught him gentlemen do and after me 2 or 3 men walked through without looking at him or thanking him. I told him to just let the door go and what happens, an elderly lady just at that moment was trying to get through. My son and I both grabbed for the door, he held it open for him and SHE said thank you. Well, I made a big fuss over that because one of the rude men was still standing there. But did he look embarrassed.

My son has also been my support over the past few months. I'm getting married in 4 weeks and my maid of honor has done squat for me. My son has gone dress shopping, shoe shopping, tiara, jewelry and everything else shopping with me, helping me pick stuff out!! (I'm really getting teary right now). He is 11 years old, not a brat, such a great kid!!!

Answer 2

We truly have a great daughter. Everyone just adores her and that's because she's just a good kid. We've been strict with her and she has rules to follow and it's enforced. As she's gotten older, she's also been given chores around the house. Kids need to be taught respondsibility. She has manners and she's polite. She just amazes people all the time because she's so well behaved and smart. They love to just sit down and talk to her. She'll hold a very good conversation with you as long as you like. She had a tantrum ONCE in a store because she wanted more than 1 thing and I insisted that she just get that one item. She kept sticking the other things in the cart. Finally, I took it all out and put it on the shelf and walked away. She stood there screaming, so I grabbed her by the arm and told her that she will NOT embarass me or behave in that manner no matter what else she sees. She left the store that day with nothing and has never acted out since. When we got to restaurants, she points out how other kids behave. She gets quite annoyed when they hang over the back of her seat. She's also quick to comment on how rude many adults now days are. She's gone as far as ask me why adults want respect when they're so rude toward everyone, but especially kids. She has a point. We're very proud of her and how she's growing. She's still very much a kid, but she knows what's expected of her. It just takes persistant parenting. Everyday is a joy with her and it's all worth it, especially when you leave someplace and they tell you just what a wonderful child you have.

Answer 3

My daughter is very well behaved and extremely empathic. She can tell when i have a headache and will tell her brothers, we need to be quiet now, mommies got a mirgraine. In school she is the first one to ask somene else why they are crying or to just go over give them a hug and say, its ok.
And no bratty children do not all come from ill manored adults. Heer little brother is her polar opposite. Hed be the one whod be most likely to knock ya down and laugh. It just happens that way in some families no matter how hard we try as parents.

Answer 4

It just depends on the parent...In my experience, the mothers of the brats like the ones that take things off of shelves in supermarkets and make big scenes are normally pretty stupid, and aren't very nice people themselves, and think that their bratty child's behaviour is perfectly ok and even cute if you comment on an annoying child. Children who are taught "No" from an early age and who's parents don't give in to temper tantrums are generally better behaved.

Answer 5

They do exist - MANY children can be "bratty" one minute & loving, well behaved & empathetic the next. My kids can all tell when I'm "at my limit" and they will try to encourage each other to behave & try to help me. My 16 year old came to the hospital emergency room last night where I had been with my grandma for 3 hours to bring me dinner at 11:00pm since I hadn't eaten. My 6 year old told her brothers & sister (ages 6, 3 & 3) to help her pick the toys up in the playroom tonight because mom is tired & she didn't play with the toys so she shouldn't have to pick them up! LOL They are out there - I promise!!

Answer 6

All children can be "bratty"....they are not adults yet so of course they can be immature. I happen to have two great kids. I am sorry but I believe the biggest problem is the parents not the kids. I think the children who act up are just striving for attention or they have a parent whom they know will give in if they cause enough fuss. I disagree with the members who mentioned "spanking"......how do you teach a child not to hit by hitting them?? I would go the psychological way.....that makes them think about it more.

Answer 7

My son is a good example of an empathetic child. He has always been particularly gentle with animals and little children.
When there is a kid in his school or on the soccer field who seems shy or withdrawn, he makes a special effort to sit and talk with them and to invite them to join in with his group. That's a tough thing to do when you are a 16 year old with a reputation to protect.
Younger kids in our neighborhood idolize him because he gives them the time of day and doesn't treat them like little kids.
And parents love him too, which makes me very proud.

Answer 8

Yes they exist, but only when the are not in the company of the own parents.
According to teachers, baby sitters and everyone else my children are ANGELS, they never give anyone a moments worry, never back talk, never do anything they shouldnt.
But when they are back with me, I wonder who took my so called angels and gave me demons in return!!!
LOL
I guess in essence my children have 2 behavours, the behavouir of how they act when they arent with me. If they act up and embarrass me while we are out, the favour will be returned. It takes two to tango baby. As my son just learned who is 16. He learned that there are benefits to NOT embarassing his parents, especially when it comes to school. Its always better to go to school on your own than to have your tired, still in her housecleaning clothes, no make up, houseshoes mom to come to school with you.. To EVERY CLASS, and tell the teacher you know the answers to stuff because she and you STUDIED, so she knows YOU know the answer.
I try to teach my children that there is only one acceptable behaviour. If I teach them that there is a way for at hoime then another way for elsewheres, they will sonn get it mixed up.
What you get used to at home is hard to change when your somewheres else.
If you teach your kids that certain things arenta acceptable no matter where they are at, they will learn to abide by this no matter where they are at.

Answer 9

Of course they do exist. most pple just see the not so good side of kids 1st. Every kid is a well behaved and empathetic child inside. Sometimes certain circumstances don't show it but you are sure tt they have empathy

Answer 10

children like that exist but because of the "fads" today they seem to drift away but i have 4 kids they are well..average i have 3 boys and 1 girl ages boys :12,8 and 5 girl:2 my oldest boys (12 and 8) love internet gaming they dont hang out with hoodlums they get grades like B+ and C- my youngest children are well naughty the boy screams wen he doesnt get wat he wants but my husband just pats him on the butt hard and my son cries my daughter is behaved she is calm and doesnt wet her diapers pretty much well i say behaved children exist but sometimes they are hiding in the corner yearning for attention