What could be up with a child who frequently acts this way?
She's 5.
2007-03-16 11:30:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
cr@ppy parenting??
2007-03-16 11:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by music junkie 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋
try a reward chart for good behaviour. Ignore her when she is being like this - if you can, walk away into another room - this kind of behaviour needs an audience. If she follows you, designate a spot where she can be grumpy etc. We use the hall, and state calmly that she can go in there and get all of her grumpiness out, and then, when she is ready to be a happy girl again, then she can come back. Obviously this is only if she is being like this for no reason, but first check that there is nothing bothering her (new child, starting school etc.) Sometimes its just easier for a child to follow some simple house rules. Good luck!
2007-03-16 11:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by Fi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of responsibility. Give her a chore she must do everyday, more on the weekend, before she gets to do anything else (Homework if any should come first). I do this even to my 2 year old. It seems to help with the whining, grumpiness and being sassy. If she refuses to do the chore(s) make her sit in your room, there aren't any toys. in silence.
2007-03-16 11:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Spring loaded horsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is four and acts the same way most of the time...a lot of other mothers that I have talked to say that their daughters went through at some point...so I think that it has a lot to do with the age and being a girl
2007-03-16 11:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by althglisgo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Dr. Thomas Phelan's DVD series, "1-2-3-Magic". He offers advice to parents on how to stop annoying behaviors (like whiny & sassy), and then he also has another seminar on DVD, "More 1-2-3 Magic"... how to start good behavior. This are the most practical advice I've ever heard on this subject! It actually works!!! I've used it for my kids... they got the picture very quickly without me getting angry or "wordy" in my response to their behavior.
2007-03-16 11:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by bwlobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume she does not have a cold or illness, and that this is ongoing. If so, I suggest she must get something out of it. If you change your behavior toward her behavior, I think you will see a change. It has worked for me, when possible, to ignore whining etc, and reward polite interaction with my attention. If they learn whining and grumping lead nowhere, will alter their behavior. Works like a charm for me, but takes super power skills to get through the adjustment. Good luck.
2007-03-16 11:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by siddoly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is her nutrition? Is she eating a bunch of junk? She could be crashing from that. How is she sleeping? Those are the first two things I would address. They are the most basic and the easiest to fix.
2007-03-16 11:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Kat H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Were you the one who wanted children? YOur
avatar shows you to be female, so my guess
is yep. Does this answer your question?
2007-03-16 11:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting everything she wants all the time? No discipline?
2007-03-16 11:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by ANSWER MY QUESTION!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has she just started school, they bring new attitudes home with them they like to copy other children's attitudes from school. Also have her hearing and sight checked.
2007-03-16 11:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by Shaz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She's spoiled and is used to getting her way. You allowed this and now you want to complain, and wonder why? Go figure!
2007-03-16 11:40:40 · answer #11 · answered by buckskinbabydoll♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋