2007-07-11 15:46:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
If her daughter won't stay out of her own room because of the TV, move the TV or require her to have outside time daily.
If she won't stay out of Mom's room then Mom needs to lock the door. At 10 she is old enough to understand the desire and need for privacy. Lock the door and give the child consequences for entering her Mom's room. If it is a nighttime sleep issue then do the same thing.
My daughter liked to come into my room at night but it stopped unless she was sick by the time she was 5. I would simply take her back to her own bed. Both of my children were taught to knock on any bedroom door before entering and never enter anothers room without permission. Both of my kids got this by the time they were 2 1/2. I have taught them respect and consideration for other people and it sounds like your friend just never taught her personal boundaries for their own space.
This situation can be fixed it is just going to take longer considering that the girl is 10.
Good luck!
2007-07-11 15:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question confuses me. I'm assuming you mean the 10 year old is always in her room? Why are you worried, it's not your kid?? Just kidding--your friend should take the tv out then if its a big issue, or put her foot down and tell her kid to stay out of the room. Spend some time with the kid, maybe that will shed some light on whether there's a real problem.
2007-07-11 15:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think T.V. has anything to do with your friend's child hanging out in her mom's room. I think the child is looking for companionship and to be close to her mom. Perhaps her mom needs to set aside more time to spend with her daughter. You know, in three more years when her child is a teenager and wants nothing to do with your friend, she will be missing her daughters companionship.
2007-07-11 15:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ugh my brother is like this with my mom the same exact problem except he is eight. She just has to be tough and say no, even though she may come in at like 2 am she still needs to say no. If she is coming in at like 5 in the morning its not that big of a deal.
2007-07-11 15:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... this is hard because you her FRIEND. Not like a sister. You should say, "Well, in my opinion, I heard about your daughter and how she watches TV all the time. She might wanna spend some time with you. You should ask her to come downstairs and spend some time with you watching TV TOGETHER. I think that's a good idea, don't you?" That might help! Good luck, honey!
2007-07-11 15:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 10 year old won't stay out of her mom's room...or the mom won't stay out of the 10 year old's room? Does the mom WANT the girl to stay out, or does she allow her to do that?
2007-07-11 15:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your friend isn't spending enough time with her child. Maybe the child isn't interested in the crap that is on TV nowadays. Tell your friend to set aside some time to spend with the child each day.
2007-07-11 15:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem, unless the Mother does. After, all it is her Mother's room. Why are you in that child's Mother's room should be the question.
2007-07-11 15:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids will not have a tv in their room until (maybe) when they are teenagers....we'll have to see. I don't want couch potatos for kids. They keep busy playing outside, cleaning room, helping with animals and chores, (yes they wach tv...but not for a long time) and spending time with us. Ages 6 and 4.
2007-07-11 15:50:24 · answer #9 · answered by Love not hate 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um break the TV? Sorry your question isn't very coherent.
2007-07-11 15:49:28 · answer #10 · answered by MF 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋