can you of y'all explain how a caregiver can respond when a toddler says "Me do it"?

Question

I'm taking Parent & Childhood Development. I don't understand this

Answer 1

I would think that when a child says "Me do it", they are wanting to be more independant and try to do the task by themselves. I would think you could assert your knowlegde of the task by saying "Ok, lets do it together", as the task may be too demanding for the child, unless the caregiver assumes the child can take on the task.

Answer 2

You don't correct them at this age, they are still learning. Just say, "Oh, okay, you can do it this time. I will do it next time." Or something along those lines. That way you are responding to the child and also modeling correct grammar without correcting. Most toddlers speak in that way but it's rare for them to still do it by the time they start Kindergarten.

Answer 3

"Me do it" Is famous toddler talk for "Let me do it" or "Let me try", "I want to do it" ... The child is growing, and learning new things all the time. When they get to a certain age, they start wanting to become more independent for themselves... Trying new things by themselves and without help makes them feel good about themselves, and more grown up... So next time he/she says ... "Me do it" ... As long as it's safe, a do-able for the child, let em' give it a shot. It's part of growing up! :)

Answer 4

don't worry about it. Toddlers "mispeak" all the time. Respond with "Yes, you can do it" or "Ok, you do it" assuming it's something he/she can do. Respond with appropriate grammar, but don't try to correct grammar in a toddler, they typically don't have the skills to put proper sentences together all the time.

Answer 5

Between age two and three a child's self esteem changes rapidly. They want to learn to master every thing. I simple
suggest simple phrase: I will help you and you can help me. You can do it, but I need to be here to watch you. Not this time, baby I don't have time.

Answer 6

My response is generally "You want to do it?" If it is something the child can safely attempt I say "Okay", even if it means a mess there will be to clean up. If it is not safe for the child to attempt I say "I will do it, you can help another time".

Answer 7

Overcorrecting only belittles soem children, Simply say "you will?"

Answer 8

I would probablly say , I will help you. And if the Child says No, me do it, I would say , I will help or you wont do it.

Answer 9

if it is not dangerous let him/her try. it won't hurt anything and will help him/her feel more independent and secure.

Answer 10

umm let them do it?