My 11 year old daughter has a bad habit on puting her fingers in anything im cooking or eating to sample the dish.I cant stand it when people do that .What do you think?
2006-12-28 06:32:59 · 41 answers · asked by Ms.Pickle 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
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2006-12-28 06:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
What are you doing to discourage her from sticking her fingers in everything?
Before you even start cooking bring her into the kitchen and explain to her it’s not a good idea to stick her fingers into the food and explain in detail why it’s not a good thing. You know, she can severally burn her fingers, all the bacteria, dirt, and other funky stuff kids have on their hands.
After talking to her. Tell her if she wants to sample the goodies she should ask you and use a spoon.
Although, did you ever consider she may be interested in helping you cook? Ask her if she would like to help you in the kitchen. Keep her busy doing little things then offer her a taste of the food using a spoon. You know, beat her to the punch.
Remember, everything kids learn they are taught and you are the teacher.
lol look at all the thumbs down. Seems like someone has nothing else to do today. And to all those how think smacking the kid is the way to go. Never have kids, or at lest wait until you grow up and get some help.
2006-12-28 06:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by asgrafxx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 11, she should know better. No breaking of fingers, but I would suggest a swat or two on an 11 year old behind. I think at that age, it is habit more than anything, and a way to get attention from you. Try some positive attention in other areas, and maybe she will get out of this habit. Good luck!
2006-12-28 06:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Genius Squirrel 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Physical abuses isn't the way to go. You need to explain to her that it's really gross for her to stick her fingers into the food that your baking or cooking. Hopefully she'll grow out of it. I think a lot of kids do that but don't hurt her because that won't do any good. Just do your best to tell her that no one wants her germs in the food and for her to stay out of the kitchen when your cooking. Maybe if she's doing something else she will get over the habit.
2006-12-28 06:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Irish Girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She's 11 years old. That's totally unacceptable! You can usually expect this from younger children who do not know right from wrong but not of someone who is nearly a teenager. She's old enough to listen and understand and it's now time to tell her that you do not appreciate her dinner-table manners and hopefully get it stopped. If she refuses... show her a video on germs and that should pretty much freak her out enough to stop doing it.
2006-12-28 06:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Sami 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I owned a licensed daycare for 15 yrs...I actually learned more from having other people's children in my home for 10 hours a day than from raising my own...Some children's behavior patterns can't be changed and some can..Sounds like this one can't...I honestly believe that a lot of these types of habits are genetic and can't be changed. And then there are the children that are taught at a young age and are more capable of learning non forming habits than others...then ...sometimes by your daughter's age..it's too late to try to teach them...If you waited too long..it can't be undone...I suggest doing what I have done with my own children who are now grown...give up and accept them for all of their habits...you can't change people, even your own! :)
2006-12-28 06:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by buggie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just tell her decently that this is bad for her health!!because she must wash her hands,and putting her fingers in food is too dirty!!and socially bad because we must sit down and eat!!tell that this is selfish because she will eat two times!!in the kitchen and on the table!!tell her that this is embarrassing because she will get used to this habit!!and this may happen in front of guests!!and she will look aw full!!let her share in preparing the meal!!so she can feel what you feel!!
2006-12-28 06:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by donia f 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a child to do that at home with her mom is not rude.... or disgusting, she is eleven, just ask her if she wants a spoon to taste and tell her to just sample the food with that. she is not a chef or a guest. just tell her that you dont like like and for her to use a utensil instead.
good luck
2006-12-28 06:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by angel b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised that if you hate that so much that you haven't convinced by age 11 not to do it. Be firm and consistent. Eventually, she'll get it. If she's hungry, give her her own serving.
2006-12-28 06:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't deprives your daughter of sharing beautiful moments with you. What's the big deal. I'm sure her hands are clean. Didn't you teach her good hygiene.
2006-12-28 06:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋