either you say to them take a shower or brush ur teeth. why do you have to tell them? im just wondering please answer
2007-02-24 03:22:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
At that age many kids still hate showers and won't do that stuff without being reminded.
2007-02-24 06:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody once made a saying famous-- "There are no stupid questions"...
I disagree. People here on yahoo!answers are disproving this every single day.
Kids are NOT self-regulating, naturally independent beings. The alternative is to have dirty kids who may bring others to call the parenting into question. I have six kids; it's challenging enough to know that there are many who will judge me right off the bat for having "too many" children or questioning how it's possible to be a "good" mother to so many. I don't intend to lend any credence to that misconception (at times a downright prejudice) by allowing my children to run around filthy dirty and poorly dressed. Not to mention, *I* have to live with the stench, the medical issues (Urinary infections, cavities, lice, pinkeye...), ALL of the consequences that are MY responsibility to do my damnedest to prevent in the first place.
Hygiene is NOT optional. At least not in MY house. You do what you want, just don't expect me to let my kids play with your kids, or sleep over at your house. Ever.
2007-02-24 04:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by LaundryGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if I didn't say anything, they wouldn't do it. Their hygiene would suffer - they'd be the stinky kid at school! Teachers and friends would talk about it behind their backs. People would question my parenting - they would think I neglect my kids. I've never tried not reminding - I wonder how long it would take before they would want to do it on their own? I don't want to try it - I like my kids to smell nice and have all their teeth!
2007-02-24 03:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by CollegeMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids have to learn the basics of hygiene. Most of the time kids aren't born with these details . It's our job as parents to help them learn how to stay clean and healthy. My son is 5 and he's starting to need more reminding (I didn't remind him earlier because it is futile), but he's also starting to ask questions about why he needs to take good care of himself. The more he understands about taking care of himself, the less I'll need to remind him. And like a lot of parenting issues, it will take a lot of time and patience. You could say the same thing about potty training for ages 2-4.
2007-02-24 03:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, you may think of after having brushed their tooth on a daily basis, two times an afternoon for 8 (or 11) years that they might decide that they could sweep their tooth. even nonetheless, I could remind my toddlers on a daily basis additionally so it is going to be favourite! we've tried photos on the showering room replicate, chore charts and extra yet no longer something seems artwork different than my telling them to get in there and brush ALL their tooth.
2016-11-25 20:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is only three but I never have to remind her she loves to do the things. Older children may just not want to take time out of playing so parents have to encourage good hygiene!! My daughter has to be reminded to wear clothes but thats about all!!
2007-02-24 03:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, THEY ARE KIDS. Kids are too preoccupied with doing their own thing that they forget important little daily tasks. And really, kids don't actually WANT to. They would rather be doing something else. They "know" it must be important becuase parents nag about it..But they don't really understand how important personal hygiene really is. Kids LOVE to get dirty and BE DIRTY!!! Soon, they will do it on their own becuase they will clue in on how good it feels to have fresh breathe and be clean.
2007-02-24 04:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 10 year old (girl) and 7 year old twins (boy/girl) - and yes, I do have to remind them, they are just kids and these things are not priorities to them yet, they just want to play. The reason I remind them is because I want it to get done.
2007-02-24 07:08:23 · answer #8 · answered by Zabes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They forget or little kids may notwant to. Hello! You also have "remind" them to go to bed.
2007-02-24 03:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still have to tell my husband
Sometimes people don't have good time managment so you have to be on top of them about certian things.
2007-02-24 03:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋