My 2 yr old and I were at Mc donalds today when he walked up to a guy that had just sat down when I got up to empty our tray.I walked over to tell him to come on and tell the guy i was sorry for the disturbance and he had taken keys off the guys tray,I told him to give them back,as I reach for the keys my little boy threw them and they landed in 3 cups of ketchup!Now I Realy owe'd an appology.
2006-09-24 16:11:35 · 20 answers · asked by hadyn.s1htmoma 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He was right by my side ,the trash can,my kid and the stranger
2006-09-25 03:04:53 · update #1
He was right by my side ,the trash can,my kid and the stranger
2006-09-25 03:06:29 · update #2
He was by my side ,the man ,the trash can and my kid.
2006-09-25 03:10:37 · update #3
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2006-09-25 03:16:00 · update #4
his 2 years old.....its hard for them to comprehend the whole stranger thing....in my opinion at this age they are seldom out of your sight or shouldnt be full stop so there is no real direct threat
2006-09-24 16:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by askaway 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I'm out in public with a kid that young he goes with me-even if its just to empty the tray. You can explain that we do not talk to people that we do not know(but at 2 he'll have to be told quite often for the understanding isn't quite developed yet and 2 yr olds are way too impulsive why he should always be at your side in public. Also the fact that he took keys that didn't belong to him and then threw is already a unwanted behaviour and unless you wish this to get worse you need to consequent with a time-out approx10-15minites in the Naughty place. Get the BOOK --THE SUPER NANNY who is jO FROST-ha a tv show by that name but is a excellent guide to common sense parenting,developmental stages and so forth.
2006-09-24 16:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any kids, but my first suggestion is to treat the situation as potentially dangerous as opposed to potentially embarrassing. Tell him that under no circumstances is he to approach an adult like that. Add that if an adult touches him in an uncomfortable way, either run or if he can't run, scream loud.
Stress the importance of avioding an abduction, because once an abductor has you in their car, you can pretty much just say goodbye forever. Make him afraid, because it is scary. My friend got into a stranger's car in 10th grade and we never saw her again.
I would not worry about being embarrassed. It could have turned out a lot worse!
2006-09-24 16:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evey time i go in public w/my 3yr old I have a harness that i put on him. He has a thing for running all over. And this way I know where he is at all times. Its been a real life saver,yea I have had people say things about it ,but the way I see it I would rather b safe then sorry and lose him. You can get them at Kmart or Walmart for 5-10 dollars.
Money well worth spent---Good luck
2006-09-28 08:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by jodi w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two year old would have no comprehension of a stranger at this point. I would just discipline her on the action with throwing the keys and taking things that are not hers. I think it will be awhile before any kind of stranger talk would do any good. Good Luck! Yeah, two year olds!
2006-09-24 16:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by pamela_8399 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't to a two year old. Even six and seven year olds that have been told and trained many times to stay away from strangers usually wind up going with a stranger when put to the test. A two year old is just coming out of the trust vs. mistrust phase of development. If you've taught your child to trust you, they are going to trust all adults.
2006-09-24 16:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can try explaining that to a two year old, but how can you be sure they understood? Don't ever let that child out of your sight when strangers are around! As far as the ketchup, it washes off, and besides he was just giving them back like you said!
2006-09-24 16:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 issues to deal with here. First is that we don't ever touch other people's things without permission. Second is the stranger issue. 2 yrs old is a good age to start teaching them about the people it is ok to talk to. They don't understand "not to" at 2 but do understand "to do". As he gets older you can teach him that it is never ok to go with a family member without permission. Not even grandma! Tell him it is ok to say, "I have to talk to Mommy first". Teach him that except for Christmas or birthday presents "secrets" are not good. We don't keep secrets from Mommy & Daddy. As he gets older you can add the info about stranger danger that's age appropriate. You will know when. Trust your judgement.
2006-09-24 16:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by Maria D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply tell your son that talking to strangers could be bad and is a threat. Try showing him a movie or somthing. That could explain it to him through his level. If he does it again dont punish him just keep telling him until hes about 4 or 5 then start firmly telling him not to.Trust me if you tell him enough not to talk to people he doesnt know unless your with him hell het it. Good Luck
2006-09-24 16:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by boycrazedprinces709 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!!
i would never let my kids leave my side in a public place in the first place...but that's your decision as a parent...
and i think that you just need to keep repeating to your son that you can't just go up and bother people that he doesn't know...i'm sure your son is just curious and thinks nothing bad could happen...they're too innocent to think bad things...but you do need to start letting him know he can't touch other people's things, and he can't just go up to everyone and start talking to them...he'll get it in time..
most kids develope some kind of a shyness around 3...so soon he wont be talking to anyone!!!
good luck, and like i said, repetition is the best way.
2006-09-24 16:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even although i'm no longer non secular in any respect, i imagine your plan is the only thanks to get rid of misunderstanding at this age without inflicting a lot misery on your daughter. only be particular you're very clean at the same time as explaining it to her so she would not change into too perplexed and dissatisfied...youthful toddlers can shop in ideas issues they were informed very obviously and she or he would imagine about what you've suggested each day for a lengthy time period till she receives over it, so that you don't like it to be something undesirable. And in my view, i'd not take her to the funeral, yet it really is only me. i changed into by no skill taken to funerals as a baby and that i'm happy. sturdy success and sorry on your loss.
2016-11-23 20:06:42 · answer #11 · answered by rhoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋