Is there any way to keep my 11 yr old from corrupting my 5 yr old??

Answer 1

I don't know exactly what your situation is, but let me tell you mine, and maybe it will help. I have a 12 year old who has two younger siblings. Lately he's been talking very badly in front of them, yelling and saying "shut up" and "I hate you" and the like. I've been disciplining him when it happens, but his sister is picking up on this behavior and trying to act the same way.

I waited until they were having a good moment together one day, playing and loving each other (I know, it doesn't happen that often!), and I mentioned to him how much his younger sisters look up to him and love him. I told him that as he gets older he'll really be a role model for them. He agreed that this would probably be true, and that he thought it was kind of cool. I chose this moment to gently tell him that when he behaves badly toward them or in front of them, that it sets a really bad example for them. Surprisingly, he understood. I think it was a timing thing.

It has worked for the most part so far. It's the most success I've had with this, so try it. It might work for you, too. Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes there is. You need to come down strong on that 11 year old. There is no reason that child should be doing, watching, participating in anything that could be offensive and "corruptible" for your 5 year old. Find a mentor for the 11 year old first and foremost if your relationship with them is not what you think will work for restructuring. Get it under control now or your 5 year old will follow in their footsteps. My prayers are with you. I have 6 children and my oldest was really wild when he was young, although now he is serving in the military and has turned around, one of my younger kids is somewhat following in his footsteps, and it is hard. I know what you are going through. Prayers =)

Answer 3

Send the 11 yr old to boot camp. Indefinitely.

Answer 4

It's called PARENTING and is the PARENT'S job to do so. I can't imagine what an 11 year old can do to "corrupt" a 5 year old though...but the parents have to do their jobs in parenting both of their children properly.

Answer 5

What exactly is your eleven year old corrupting your 5 year old with??!! What is your 11 year old being exposed to that he or she would know that is corrupting to anybody. My son is getting ready to turn 11 and I monitor everything, within my power to monitor, that he comes in contact with.

Answer 6

It is so easy to say yes but in reality no. I have 3 teenagers and a 4 year old and guess what he has learned how to swear. But when he does I say things like don't you mean trucking witch or trucker, deck the halls...that way he either learns to say them or he thinks he is saying them wrong. Teenagers are not easy you can't wait for them to get older and then you wish they were toddlers again because it is easier to maintain them and they are so much more innocent. We take discipline seriously and take things away or make them earn special privledges such as family movie night. We were going to take them all to Busch Gardens two weeks ago and get a hotel, but none of them deserved to go so my husband and I took our little one while they were in school. They did not deserve to go but we sure did!!!!

Answer 7

I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ASK, I HAVE A 11 YR OLD ALSO AND A 6 YR OLD AND THEY ARE ALWAYS FIGHTING SO I AM GOING TO SAY NO AND I ALSO HAVE A 2 YR OLD AND HE JUST WATCHES. SO I DON'T KNOW

Answer 8

Discipline your 11 year old.

Answer 9

Then you need tighter monitoring and genuine punishment for the pernicious nature he exhibits

Answer 10

yes