Our five year old daughter is obsessed with hand washing and being clean, has a melt down if a toy touches something that has been outside. Will freak out if a blade of grass brushes her leg if she is outside. - Has anyone else had this problem? If so what did you do?
2007-04-02 08:39:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
maybe it is just a phase, but dont ignore these signs. They may be indicators of other conditions such as OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) or autism.
I prayerfully hope it is just a phase. Just keep a log of these odd behaviors and check back in a few months to see if there have been changes--either a cessation of the reaction or new "oddities".
2007-04-02 08:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is GOOD to be clean , I do that too ! I don't like "outside " toys to be played with inside either , especially if it is something she sleeps with . Even if it is your own yard , a dog or cat could have peed on the grass where the toy was ! But , the blade of grass thing is a bit extreme. Maybe it just tickles her . She may have OCD ( obsessive , compulsive . disorder ) But I may too, but just on certain things . I don't "do " doctors , but my family sometimes tell me I have it , and I see it too . I have to have labels on products facing out so you can see them . I think it is just common sence , so everyone can find stuff without spinning a jar around or flipping a box over every time they want something , just to read a lable. The stores do it and everyone thinks it's efficiant , but if I do it everyone thinks I'm crazy ! Why ? I also have to put my shoes the right way when I take them off ,( everyone has too ) ( right on the right , left on left , next to each other ) Again , just easier to find , but some people have NO order to things and think I am a wack job ! You be the judge ! But keep an eye on her , it could be more severe than labels and shoes ! I saw a girl once on Montel, who had OCD and she had to take 3 - 3hour showers a day which consisted of washing her hair 33 times each shower. That is one of the MOST severe cases though. Don't worry though , as far as disorders go , it's not that seriuos . Maybe you could start out with a picnic on a blanket, in the grass and work up from there , slowlly touching and pulling out the grass yourself to show her it's OK ! But don't FORCE her it may send her to the MORE EXTREME side ! Try just asking her WHY she does the things she does , she may have a perfectly good explaination ! Good luck !
2007-04-02 16:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by K.Heat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know this can be a pretty common problem, once a child is at the age when they find out there are such things as germs.
one thing I saw on a show that i liked was on Malcolm in the Middle the youngest Dewey was having a similar problem, to the extent that he was wrapping himself in saran wrap to keep germ free. So his Mom on the show ate a bug to prove that yes some things are dirty but they will not hurt you.
Not sure if your that brave to prove your point, but maybe you can take that as an example and come up with your own way to remedy it.
Also I found this link to a similar problem and the advice given:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Phobias-3097/6-year-old-germ.htm
2007-04-02 15:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by 4Real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...not a child...family member!! Go and see the Doctor and try to get it nipped in the bud. She'll probably grow out of it but might be good to get some professional assistance for a few pointers on how to deal with the situations to give her her confidence and belief that it's really OK.
2007-04-02 18:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by aza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's just a phase like anything else they get obsessed with. That's actually pretty cute...you should video tape it!
Just be supportive about it. If you push her to let it go, it will make her want to keep it up even more. Good luck!
2007-04-02 15:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is a phase that every child goes through.. My son, was about the same age and he would not even walk on the grass. He was afraid of how it felt.. And sometimes a child goes through phases all of there life. Good Luck!!!
Every child goes through it....
2007-04-02 15:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by squeaky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your child's pediatrician.
More than anything else, it sounds like a classic case of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
Getting her help early can help her to adjust as she matures.
2007-04-02 15:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try making getting dirty fun for her? Take her to play in the sand, make a mud puddle in the back yard, fingerpaint with her? Hopefully if she sees you having fun being messy she'll want to try it too, and relax a little bit.
2007-04-02 15:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by keepmysecret306 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the beginning of an OCD problem; obsessive compulsive disorder. you can google it and read up.
2007-04-02 15:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by The French Connection 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't quite sound normal to me. I have 4 kids of my own. Wait a month or so; see if this behavior continues or gets worse. If so, I think she should see the doctor.
2007-04-02 15:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋