I have 2 boys one 10 and one 3 they argue constantly and its really getting on my nerves now any ideas
2007-02-25 05:53:57 · 22 answers · asked by sha23z 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
the only thing i can think of is to try seperating them for a while until they calm down a bit, try explaining to the 10 year old that his brother is still young and trying to learn how to share and play together nicely
2007-02-25 06:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by tracy w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably don't argue constantly, it just seems like that. That is quite a big age difference. I haven't met a 3 year old who argues much, but it's probable that he annoys your elder son by wanting to play/be/ socialise with him a lot.
Haven't got an instant solution sorry but maybe encourage the elder son to go out more and spend more time on his interests with his friends and that will allow the younger one to establish some interests of his own.
2007-02-25 06:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sioned 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As there is quite an age difference what are they arguing about?.If it is your attention then set aside sometime for each of them to have you to yourself and then some joint time where you all interact together maybe a story or a game twister.Also teach your elder child some negotiation skills and make sure your younger child is not getting away with things because he's the baby.But most of all don't forget all children argue goodluck
2007-02-25 06:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't really a lot you can do about their fighting except send them both into different areas and tell them they are in a time out until the can make up. The oldest one is probably a little jealous because, he had your full attention for seven years before the youngest one came along. They will grow out of it. Siblings just argue. When they get older, they will appreciate each other.
2007-02-25 05:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You probably can't stop them from arguing all the time--but maybe you could find some quiet activities they would both enjoy. Try some activity books with dot-to-dots, mazes, coloring, etc. You could also try having them play alone sometimes so they wouldn't be together and getting on each other's (and your!) nerves.
2007-02-25 05:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by J N 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea ,having problems myself at the moment with my 3 year old constantly answering back.Try taking their favourite toys away 4 the day when they play up might work sometimes does 4 me.
2007-02-25 07:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think out door activities should be the ice breaker something you can all do ,then spend time with the 3 yr old while your 10 yr old does his own thing , and viceversa. So when they do have to spend time together , hopefully it should't be so intense
2007-02-25 07:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by lushmum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats kids for u they have always got something to argue about but dont worry it gets worse lol the older they get
2007-02-25 11:45:15 · answer #8 · answered by michelle m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you cant but from experience (mine r 12,10,4,1) the more you ignore the less they do it! Winter is crap time for kids as soon as spring and good weather come take em in fresh air exhaust em with exercise - leaves little time for arguments!
2007-02-25 06:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by silent1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think because of the age difference maybe the understanding of each others difference in age is not understandable to them, explaining to the 10 year is your best option as he will be able to focus on what you are explaining doing this with the three year old will be fruitless.
2007-02-25 05:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by desi girl786 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋