my best friend has a son that is 7 that keeps burping out loud all the time, i understand he's just a kid but

Question

i feel she needs to teach him manners also. it does not seem to bother her at all. he says excuse me but he does it on purpose. how can i say something about it without causing trouble? he does this at the table while eating, at the movie show, and it's pretty often so it becomes a little irritating.

Answer 1

OK...here we go.....
No matter what you say to "Mom", she'll take it as you underminding her authoritive stance with her child, even if she's not up to par. (bad idea)
Say nothing to his mother.

I'm sure there's times when your alone with the child...?
Make it very simplistic and to the point. (with a kind voice and a smile)

Say this......"You want people to know you're a big boy, don't you?" (he should say, "yes")

Respond with......"Well, big boys don't burp out loud like that, babies do." .."You're not a baby, are you?" (he should say, "no")
Tell him he can hold his hand or a napkin over his mouth to burp, when he has to.
At that age, they really hate being referred to as a baby.....it should work.

Note:
This is tested and true. (works for me)

EDIT:
Referring to him as "big boy" when you see him again reminds him about the "baby" thing.
If he continues to burp loudly.....say, "Hey, I thought you were a big boy."...he'll remember

Answer 2

If this happens in college, you should call a gathering with the imperative and the instructor(s). Bullying isn't proper in any college putting and this infant should be warned of results of beside the point habit. you may't ignore about bullying or you son is going to start up feeling like he's continually being victimized because he is going to start up taking on that position.

Answer 3

She should be telling him that isn't appropriate. But, if you step in you are risking starting problems with your friend, as she may take offense to you saying something about her son's manners. If it really irritates you that much then you could always say something to her son - which might embarrass him enough to stop, but whether you talk to her or talk to him, odds are she will get offended.

Answer 4

She should be teaching him that its nor appropriate behaviour...on the other hand he''s a young boy and they are fascinated with bodily functions and whatever gross noises that they make. There is a time and a place for everything...Adan out in a restaurant or the movie theatre isn't it,

Answer 5

I feel this way..............You are an adult who is out with him. You do have a right to say something to him about it. You can be polite and say, " 'name' i don't like it when you burp out loud. It bothers me a little. I love you to death but the burping out loud has to stop"

And if mom has a problem with it, well lets just say she shouldn't. You have a right to say something to him at his level.

And maybe you saying something will make her realize that it bothers other people too.

Good Luck

Answer 6

It's not really any of your business. It's up to her to teach him manners. I'd say that's fairly typical behavior for a boy that age. They think gross stuff and body functions are funny. She just has to keep reminding him otherwise and make sure he excuses himself, etc.

Answer 7

he prob knows its pissing you off and doing it on purpose. Ask him politely to stop. If he doesn't than you have to ignore it show no reaction to his silly behaviour. Kids do many things just because they like to predict the action of adults around them. They are exploring there world and intelligence, by seeing how predictable the universe is.

Answer 8

you really shouldnt say anything it may cause problems, thats if your not posting this so that she might see it,then you already probably pissed her off.but it can be rude but he is a kid and its her problem not yours and besides if it bothers you that much dont go out with her when her son is with her. hope it works out for you

Answer 9

i understand where you are coming from.......i cant stand it when other ppl have rude whiny kids and let them behave that way out in public let alone in their own home. My children will know that isnt tollerated.
If she really is your BF then you should be able to talk to her about anything......just mention to her in passing and see how she reacts.....or tell the boy next time he does it that its rude and unnacceptable if he does it in your home that its not allowed

Answer 10

I have heard grown men do that all the time. It is rude &annoying. But cause the kid isn't yours, you risk making your friend mad if you say anything.