what can I do, He's very intelligent, )not because he's my son) he speaks english, spanish and japanese, does math and reads a little. My wife and I have tried almost every thing from time out to speaking softly nothing has worked. We know it's not a hearing problem, that's been checked (and if we crinkle a bag of cookies or whisper popcorn he can hear it at the top of a full flight of stairs.
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2007-01-11 04:12:37 · 8 answers · asked by Waagosh 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Oh, how charming. : ) It is great intelligence, indeed, to be four and bring one's parents to the crinkle-hearing test point in their awareness training. He hears you just fine. You are going to need to get WAY ahead of this healthy creature, sir, in cleverness if you have any hope whatsoever of surviving the next fourteen years.
Later: I just remembered a game that improves listening skills among preschoolers. Explain the game to him. Every day, he is to listen VERY carefully to you because you will, "out of the blue" and most unexpectedly, stop whatever you are doing or saying and say, "Kafiddlehopper Word Number 1 is ORANGE". Then, you will proceed to go about your business and no matter what, you will not repeat the Kafiddlehopper Word and you will even pretend to not know anything whatsoever about such silliness as Kafiddlehopper Words. Later in the day, you will repeat all of that and say, "Kafiddlehopper Word number 2 is BASKET". Later on, say, "Kafiddlehopper Word Number 3 is RABBIT". Then, at bedtime, you ask him what were all the Kafiddlehopper Words of the day, and preferably, in the correct order that they were said to him. A four year old can remember four words. A five year old can remember five words, and so on. The next day, start over with four new Kafiddlehopper Words. But, no matter what, you never repeat them for him until bedtime after he has remembered as many of the words as he can.
2007-01-11 04:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being the parent of a gifted child entails a lot more than caring for an ordinary child. They will constantly test peoples boundries. And they will think for themselves, rather than follow commands. Gifted children are very challenging. There are a lot of good books on dealing with the gifted mind of a child, and worth the read. You will read the book and make so many realizations. It changed the way I deal with my 6 year old gifted daughter.
2007-01-11 12:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's 4, most 4 year olds don't listen all that well. and for male children, the 'terrible 2's" tend to last until about 4.5 years. also, you may be pushing him too hard....it's great he can already speak 3 languages but again he is only 4 and he has limitations.
2007-01-11 12:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by nc_strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone have ADHD... God...
Your child is just testing boundries... The best thing... don't let him get away with everything and if he doesn't listen do what I have done... I stand in front of them and tell them and make them repeat what I said... then I make them go and do what I said... I also make it more like they have a choice in the matter...
Do you want to pick up your toys alone or do you want me to help you?...
2007-01-11 18:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by A_Soldiers_Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sound's really smart.
Please don't take this in a bad way but, maybe he is trying to get your attention.
When some children feel like they're not getting enough attention. or are being pushed to do something etc. they will be rebellious, start to studder etc.
Maybe you should lighten up on the schoolwork, Even if he wants to do it, and give him more one on one attention.
Good luck with everything :).
2007-01-11 12:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by answerpleaseandthanks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is probably to smart for himself. You need to stimulate him. If he's not already, put him into a few activities. My daughter is almost 4 and doesn't listen very well either. When we involve her into what we are doing she is an angel. Also at daycare she is an angel. I think it comes with the age too
2007-01-11 12:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by eb114 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be ADHD. My son has selective hearing and he only responds to what he wants to and he is only 3. I just keep repeating myself and not responding to what he is saying until he answers my questions. It's rough, I wish you luck!
2007-01-11 14:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by nahimana34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that seems to be typical of that age. they are trying to assert a little individuality and that is one expression of it.
a friend of mine had a child who could hear but hear everything muffled due to sinuses.
2007-01-11 12:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋