I have a 4 1/2 year old that says me do this, how do I get him to stop??

Question

I need help with this, as EVEY time he is here , my kids pick it up ,. I can not stand it.

Answer 1

Well it depends on which way your meaning it

If you mean he is saying the improper way of "I'm going to do this" Or "I will do it" then correct him and make him repeat the correct way to say it. It may take more than a few times but he will catch on.

I have a 4 and 1/2 year old also and that is what we do. It seems to work.

Answer 2

Consider this:
he's only 4 1/2 and hasn't really learned to distinguish the two pronouns "me" and "I" You can just let him be for now or every time he says "me do..." you can repeat after him, except say it correctly "I am doing..."
I wouldn't scold him for it because as I said he's young and doesn't really know better. Keep the corrections positive

Answer 3

At this stage, you may want to continue to use time-outs. But rather than sticking to a specific time limit, it's a good idea to end time-outs as soon as your child has calmed down. This can be an effective way to encourage your child to improve his or her sense of self-control. It's also a good idea to praise your child for not losing control in situations that are frustrating or difficult.

It's important to set a good example for your child by demonstrating healthy ways to react to stressful situations. As difficult as it may be, it's a good idea to resist the urge to yell when you are disciplining your child. Instead, try to be firm and matter of fact. If your child is losing his or her temper, instead of losing yours, too, calmly let your child know that yelling, throwing a tantrum, and slamming doors is unacceptable behavior, and it has consequences. Calmly explain what those consequences are.

If your child has an occasional temper tantrum or outburst, in many cases, it's a good idea to show your child that a tantrum is not an effective method to get what he or she wants. For example, if your child gets upset at the grocery store after you've explained why you are not buying any candy, if you don't give in to it, you have demonstrated that a tantrum is unacceptable behavior, and it doesn't work.

If your child frequently loses control and is continually argumentative, antisocial, or impulsive or if tantrums last for more than 10 minutes on a regular basis, you may want to talk to your child's doctor.

For school-age children, you may want to also talk to the doctor if the tantrums are accompanied by the following behaviors:

restlessness
impulsiveness
defiance
difficulty in concentrating
low self-esteem
declining performance in school
You might also consider talking to your child's teachers about classroom settings and appropriate behavioral expectations for your child. Also, look at your own actions to see if you are managing stressful situations as well as you can. If not, you might want to ask your family doctor about whether family counseling sessions may help.

Answer 4

When they say it, give NO reaction. Most of the time kids are saying something funny, mean or wrong to get a reaction. They want to see you laugh, get mad or something else. If you give no response, just act like they said nothing at all, and you will see that they will drop it from their vocabulary.

Answer 5

Don't do it, he will learn. Throw things away. If he will not pick up his toys, get a garbage bag, put the toys in it and throw them away. Follow through on what you say you are going to do and he will get it eventually.

Answer 6

All you can do is correct him each time he says it. He will eventuallly get the idea. Whenever he says "Me do this" then just pause and don't let him do it. For example if he is trying to make his bed and says "Me do this" then look at him puzzled and say "Me do this?????" Do you mean "I want to do this?? and wait patiently until he says it the right way.

Answer 7

If it his grammar that bothers you then everytime he says it say it the proper way and don't give in until he says it properly. If it is the fact he is saying it in a rude way then don't let him do it at all. When he is ready to listen to you ask him to say it nicer. When he does let him help you at first and eventually let him do it his self.

Answer 8

Whenever your child says "me do this" say
"No [insert name], I do this."

Don't say it mean like a jerk but say it firm and look them in the eye to let them know it is important to say it right

Just correct them everytime it happens...i know its tedious but its important to you so the reward will be greater in the long run

Answer 9

When he does it, just stop him and say "Me do this" is not correct English, what you need to say is "I'll do this." Then make him say it correctly before he does anything else.

Answer 10

Get the belt.