My 3 year old who will be 4 in November is a little to friendly. I have noticed when we are at the docotrs office or out to eat she is attracted to children around her age. I know that this is not a bad thing. The problem is she wants to hug them and take there hand and lead them around. I am afraid her good intentions are going to get her hit. How do I teach her that other people need personal space. And that we just can not touch people because we feel like it?
2006-10-09 10:42:43 · 13 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
its a common social behavior i wouldnt stop her from doing this because although there will be kids that dont like their personal space invaded there also will be some that will enjoy making a new friend.
2006-10-09 10:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your right but then again you are so wrong kids don't really need there own space when 2 kids are around each~other they want to play and just have fun and they enjoy one~anther's company its just that your child is a leader and wants to take charge and that's not a bad thing you have nothing to worry about your child is still very young and even if you try and make her understand that you shouldn't do that she still wont listen. worry about this when its time for her to go to school she will be older and will then understand. you should really be worried about this when she is acting like this with adults other than that she's just a kid wanting to make new friends and play !!
2006-10-09 10:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say yes...teach personal space. Not only could it possibly get your child hurt by another, she could become too trusting. Then again, maybe getting pushed by another child might teach a little about personal space. But I also think she may be too young to understand...so your job as a parent is to just monitor closely. Ok...well I helped none. Good luck.
2006-10-09 10:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by starbrite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This kind of thing can lead to being too friendly with strangers who are older as well, and that could be an even worse situation.
What you could do, is start interacting with him/her by playing roles to teach your child situations that are good/bad, wrong/right. So that way when they are put into that particular situation, they've had time to think it through and may learn how to deal with it.
2006-10-09 10:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell it like it is. Say that some people don't like being touched, but tell her it's okie to do it to her friends (chances are they'll tell her if they don't want her to do it)!
Explain that it can make some people feel 'sad' when they're touched or hugged without asking and she may ask permission.
I know it sounds farfetched, but I've taught children this age, and most of them understand personal space when it's explained in their terms!!
Hope that helps!!
2006-10-09 10:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Explain to her about Purple Circles (peoples personal space around their bodies) and tell her it is ok to ask someone if they want a hug or if you can hold their hand, but it is not ok to do it without permission. Then let her practice on you.
2006-10-09 10:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by sweetie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you teach her about personal space, who will teach you about the word "too" and its homonyms? She's a kid; there are much worse characteristics for toddlers. Just make sure she listens when you tell her to let go or come to you, etc.
2006-10-09 10:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by kickapookidonthefritz 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's a little early to start teaching your child inhibitions. She'll probably develop those soon enough.
2006-10-09 10:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by eddie_schaap 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
awww, she sounds like a sweetie pie. just vocalize that she is very friendly when you are around other parents - so they don't think mean thoughts about their kids' privacy being interfered with.
2006-10-09 10:45:29 · answer #9 · answered by alwaysasking 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let her be a fun loving child
2006-10-09 10:45:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋