Okay, I can cook, clean take care of a little kid and keep them safe, but what can you say and do around them? I have no kids, only a younger cousin. ANY advice on any aspect would be helpful. I have to babysit a friend's kids and their parents and I are just...different, so I don't know how to act. Does it even matter? So... what is your advice? What do you expect from a 6 year old? What should I watch out for? I'm used to working with...I don't know 12-14 year olds. Kids you have to watch your back for pranks and tell them off for bad mouthing you. I can't even remember being six, so I can use any advice, nothing rude, please. Thanks!
2007-02-15 15:00:57 · 8 answers · asked by Julia 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
ok..i know what you mean.. i THINK there are only a few things to keep in mind here.... #1: if they do mouth off or whatever..you punishing or scolding them wont change them as they live with someone else who may respond differently so dont even worry about that.
#2: you may be surprised that they may just want to play some games w/ ya, or show you what their room looks like, or read some books etc etc.
#3..best advice if they are rude or misbehaving...ACT LIKE THEM... example: they call you a name or run away or just act a fool in some way..YOU: calmly sit down...turn on the TV...and IGNORE them JUST until you see out of the corner of your eye, that they are wondering "what is going on" most likely they will see they cant have fun unless they act normal. Then tell them that the ONLY way you will play/watch tv with them/ have fun..is if they behave..if not, you just be boring..walk away...mumble something like "wow i wish i could read that book or i reaaaally wish we could play that game but _____ isn't being very nice so owell i guess we can't do that tonight"
it works every time for me..they just realize that you arent yelling at them, you arent telling them what to do, all they see is "if i dont act right, i cant have fun" they realize it on their own GOOD LUCK and dont think too much into it...you are ALOT smarter than them,,just be tricky and they'll end up behaving in order to have some fun...again..GOOD LUCK ;o)
2007-02-15 15:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by thatgirluknow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That shouldn't be too bad. How long are you going to keep them? Ask the parents what they like, and have them bring their favorite toys, books games, or movies from home. Also most 6 yr olds are still at least a little more innocent. If one has a toy, you can usually ask them about it, and they often will tell you more than you ever wanted to know. Just show interest and let them tell you about whatever interests them. Also if you don't have the toys, you can give them paper, art supplies, playdoh, or blocks. Let them create something and then tell you about it. If you are at their house, ask them to show you their room, that will keep everyone busy for a long time. In any case let them talk to you and show you stuff. No matter wha it is, if it's interesting to them, make it interesting to you. Kids that age also love to show off what they know, or what they can do, so be a good audience and let them impress you.
Another good idea if possible would be to take them to a park or playground to play, or let them play in the yard till they get worn out. If nothing else, have races. Then go home and watch movies or play quietly.
Hope that helps
Have fun :)
2007-02-15 15:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a game called Run to that works really well with boys that age. If you are in the park somewhere point to a tree or some other object a good distance away and tell them to run to the tree and run back. Really runs their energy out.
Kids that age can be really self sufficient or they can be helpless. It tends to be the latter. You have to be in charge of meals and bedtimes. You tell them what to do not the other way around.
Although it may seen obvious. Make sure the handles on your pots and pans are turned to the back so they don't pull them down on themselves. Also at that age you might have to take charge of bathing. Make sure they actually wash and don't play with the taps.
2007-02-15 15:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Offer to rent a movie with the kid, get a nice healthy snack and have fun watching the movie! Movies occupy kids of any age. Just let the kid pick it. Then talk about the movie and maybe go to the park, or play in the snow, depending on where you live.
2007-02-15 15:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Billy H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 year olds are fun.
I have a 6 year old and she loves to play games, go outside, watch tv, read books etc..
Watch your mouth around them. They will repeat whatever you say. I'm sure you don't want them to go to their parents and say, Mommy!! What's (fill in the blank)." *pointing at you* lol
2007-02-15 15:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your third answerer had good advice. And they love to color (buy him/her a new coloring book and crayons) They love for you to read stories to them,,,They like to tell you their ABC's, They like to write their name.....They all are learning days of the week and can count to 30 or more,,,They are also learning about the weather outside.
You can play pretend school and let them be the teacher....This way that will tell you what they do in school these days and what the child knows..
They like games and movies that are suitable for their age..
Have fun ! .
2007-02-15 15:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by mom of a boy and girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch waht you say. Don't say a thing you wouldn't want the kid's parents hearing, and don't swear not matter what. 6-year-olds repeat anything and everything that hear and like to copycat.
2007-02-15 15:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 year olds can sometimes act like there 2!!
2007-02-15 15:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋