She screams and screams otherwise and bites me.
2006-11-02 07:33:31 · 21 answers · asked by Josephine 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Thats so cute! Take pictures and enjoy it while she is young. She will be out of this phase soon and it will be a funny story to tell everyone at her wedding.
2006-11-02 07:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not a bad parent.......maybe a bit of a pushover, but that's not bad sometimes. She needs clear boundaries. OK for you to sleep on the kitchen floor with the dof? NO. Ok for the dog to sleep on the floor in your room? YES. Let her scream but stand your ground. That's actually what she is looking for. If you don't then she will think she can get whatever she wants by acting out. Next thing you know, she'll be joing the dog outside for a potty break. If she bites you, say firmly "No biting!" Then put her in time out for the same number of minutes as her age (for example, if she's 3 - put her in time out for 3 minutes). Good luck!
2006-11-02 08:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by mom2pnuts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, is it a rottweiler or a midget terrier dog? Has it ever bitten, or growled, at the child? Is she up to date with her vaccinations? Is the dog wormed regularly and flea-free?
If so and it's a small dog or a border collie or a labrador, then she can sleep there so long as you haven't already said no. If you have already said no, then stick with your answer.
Why on earth would you let a child scream and bite? Learn to communicate with her properly, and then start communicating to her that people behave like people - which does not include screaming and biting.
2006-11-02 18:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youre not a bad parent. But u r opening up a big can of worms.
This will b the beginning. Trust me ive got a 6yr & a 2yr.
pick ur battles, but maybe u can move the child in a bed & if the dogs ok in the house let it sleep in the room. Or let the child choose a stuffed animal that resembls the dog 7 sleep w/ it.make it a big deal!! Go to the store, get excited get her/him excited. I think it e\will work.
2006-11-02 07:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by syndi c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the tantrums. They come with being a parent of a toddler, don't worry they do get better with discipline. But, for the question, I don't really think it is bad to let her sleep there as long as it is sanitary as possible. I know dogs are dirty, but mys on sleeps on the floor in my living room with our dog Tink.
You could always put a bed for the dog in her room. that way they are still close. I think it is a matter of security.
2006-11-02 08:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥♥♥Rebel Racin' Gal♥♥♥♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is humorous! But there are times in our parenting lives when we have to pick out battles so to speak. I think you are not a bad parent.
If she is OK in other areas of life and this is the only area she is demanding her way. Let her, it won't last forever. She'll get over it and something else will take its place.
If this is something you see in other areas, eating time, playing and sharing with others, etc. then she is becoming overly demanding and you as a parent are losing control--not a good place to be. If that is the case....set those boundaries and rules and stick with them no matter what or you will have a little terror on your hands!
2006-11-02 07:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the dog sleeping issue that bothers me.. it's the screaming and "biting"
It does sound really cute and a picture would be worth taking, but I would stop her if she attacks you like that, next it will be something else, then on and on and on...
Think about school ... when she starts school, will she bite and scream then too? And when she's older, will you be able to control her actions?
It's more for your daughter than for you... so I would stop her.
Have fun..take care
2006-11-02 08:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by gemma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not a bad parent at all.my son tried sleeping in the dogs kennel for a while and i let him.i would suggest having the dog sleep in her bed for a while then slowly taking the dog out.shell eventually sleep were shes suppose to it just takes time.good luck!
2006-11-02 14:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not a bad parent at all. But you should not allow your child behavior to control or dictate you. Give him a firm NO. Perfect age for your child to learn obeying your decision. Trust me! you're not hurting him at all, instead you're building an individual with a strong character.
2006-11-02 07:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's great that she loves the pet so much.... why not let the dog sleep in the child's bedroom? You could put a dog bed in there beside your daughter's bed...I'm sure they would both love that.
2006-11-02 07:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by amethystaquarius0205 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋