Should adults stop or interrupt their conversations when their children call them?

Question

I also need suggestions on how to not become irritated when I'm speaking to my husband and he immediately divert his attention to the children if they call him...they are between the ages of 5-9.

Answer 1

If you could teach your children not to call from a place that they cannot see you, come to you instead, then it would be easy to teach them to wait until you have finished your thought before they ask a question...but, be kind, stop and address them if you are in a long winded conversation otherwise it is stressful for both of you, them waiting, and you seeing them wait. Your husband and your self should be in agreement with each other in any event to avoid further stress or arguments.

Answer 2

The children need to be taught that it's not polite to interrupt adults when they are talking, unless it is an emergency. When they do interrupt they should start off by saying excuse me mommy or daddy. Your husband should also be taught that when talking to you it isn't polite (or very smart) to let the children interrupt.

The children should be made to wait until y'all are finish talking, or they will grow up thinking they can interrupt other adults like teachers.

Answer 3

I would have to say no.....unless they are hurt or something, but children are too damn spoiled these days, and unfortunately it is the parents fault. If you give into them everytime, they will constantly expect it. Same with attention, if you constantly give them attention, they will act out when you dont give it to them. I would talk to him about this.....let him know how you feel.....but the main thing to realize is that at least your children have a father to call on....there are some kids who would kill to have a father like some of these other kids. So when you get irritated with him or them, whichever, just remember: IT CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE!!

Answer 4

I have this problem all the time I have 3 little ones. When me and my husband are talking we just let them know that it is rude to interrupt when people are talking and they will wait. On some occasion we dont pay attention to them and just continue. But, In my opinion if it is an emergency take the time......hope this helps:)

Answer 5

It is important for children to learn to wait their turn to speak and to wait their turn for many other things unless it is an emergency otherwise they will have problems in school. And your husband should help you with teaching them how to do this. If he keeps letting them interrupt they will think it is okay to do it. you need to find a way to effectively communicate with your husband and children on this issue.

Answer 6

As a mother I think when you and your husband are speaking specially if it is a long one , your children feel lonely and they attempt to attract your attention, so I suggest , you to interrupt any ten or fifteen min. and call them ,or ask one of them a question or something like that in order to show that you do not forget them.Then in a more suitable time teach them not to interrupt you or even their Friends.Good luck

Answer 7

Children that age need lot's of attention, the 9yr old is old enough to know not to interrupt though. You have to teach your children to be polite, while making them feel loved and important at the same time.

Answer 8

Children need to learn to wait. You are right to become irratated when your husband changes gears for them when they call. The kids, at that age, can understand what respect is and should be taught to say excuse me or wait. Of course, emergencies are different, but in general, interupting conversations is impolite and they should be taught that.

Answer 9

Unless these are emergency type interruptions your childern should learn how to politely let you and ur hubby know they need your attention. As a rule I do not pemit my kids to talk or scream to me from another room--I simply do not resond to them, and tell them later on to come to where I am to speak with me. Your kids are young and need to be reminded of this---praise them for when they do politely interrupt you both.

Answer 10

well as a teacher i can tell you that when they get to school, that will not fly - they're expected to politely wait until an adult is done talking before they just interrupt - that goes for adults too for that matter! so maybe you could tell your husband that he'll be doing them a disservice if he doesn't teach them not to interrupt your conversation. good luck.