What do I do, as I have my 3 year old says I all in the right place's, as for the 4 year old NOT, He says me want to play or me have to go to the bathroom, what do I do??
2007-03-26 07:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by jade32 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You just need to correct him when he does that. Say (with an emphasis on "I"), "John Doe, say I want to play," "John Doe, say I have to go to the bathroom." Then make him repeat before he does the activity or action. He's 4 1/2, he should be able to self monitor well enough to make the switch to proper English.
2007-03-26 07:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it too much. Different kids learn at different levels - it doesn't mean that either one is dumber or smarter than the other, it just means that one child picked up on that aspect of learning faster & the other child may have picked up different aspects of learning faster. All you can do is try to help the 4 1/2 yr old learn the right way to speak. When he says "me have to go to the bathroom", don't fret, he'll learn by the way you & your 3 yr old speak. Next time you have to go to the bathroom, teach him how to say it, say to him "I have to go to the bathroom". No child is perfect, be patient, he'll catch on sometime.
2007-03-26 07:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by tanner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind the 4 year old to talk like a big boy/girl. When the kid says "me need drink" say "I need a drink" and hopefull y it catches on. Suggest that the parents do the same. Or at the end of the day" me need a drink" sounds like a good offer. LOL
2007-03-26 07:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep correcting him, and maybe try to make a game out it.
Hey - today's I day...I'll give you a gold star you can stick on your shirt everytime you say I instead of me. And I'll give you a
It's just going to take practice, practice, practice and lots of good examples.
Good on you for getting in there and helping him!
2007-03-26 07:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by Stan W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe read more books to him and express where the I and me are at. When you talk to him as well, express the I and me. Don't worry about it too much, when my 2 and 3 year old watch Elmo, Elmo says" Elmo loves this or Elmo loves that" speaking in 3rd person. Apparently it is normal, annoying, but normal. Give him time to learn it, maybe put him in Preschool.
2007-03-26 07:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by Spring loaded horsie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may sound drastic, but this language delay MAY be an indication that PERHAPS the child should be evaluated for autism or other developmental disorders. Only a trained professional should decide. Early intervention is important.
More information:
http://www.autismweb.com/
2007-03-26 07:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just try to gently correct. My 5 year old, whom we adopted when she was 2, had that problem. To be honest, she still does it some but with gentle correction she's getting better.
2007-03-26 07:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell his parent about it if you don't feel comfortable correcting the kid. The truth is that kids observe and imitate as they grow up. The role model is the key.
2007-03-26 07:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by HL_smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he's not your kid, I really don't think it's your place to give him grammar lessons while he's hanging out over there. If it really bugs you, mention it to his parents so they can work on it with him. He's probably just imitating Cookie Monster, who talks like that as well.
2007-03-26 07:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
children learn at different times. there is nothing really you can do
2007-03-26 07:06:55 · answer #10 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋