I have a 6-year-old male cousin that I babysit often, who is a generally a good child. However, he thrives on attention - way too much. Often when I visit his house with other people, I can tell that my aunt, uncle, and other adults are embarrassed by his behavior. He always needs to be the center of attention, and it is frustrating and causes a lot of problems when company is over. If someone is doing something and clearly all eyes are on them, he will run in front and do/say something (often rude 6yro childish humor) to bring the attention to him. Also, when others are in conversation that don't include him and he wants attention, he will stop and scream loudly (not for anything in particular, just to bring all eyes to him) or repeatedly call out from a faraway distance, "Look at me!"
During gatherings with adults, I sometimes have to watch over him, which is why his behavior is also very frustrating for me. How can I get him to stop this? It's rude/annoying/tiresome!
2007-08-17 03:13:29 · 6 answers · asked by Madeline B. 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sometimes this means he isn't getting enough attention and Negative attention is better than no attention. Another reason, the child could be bored and wants something to do. It sounds to me that this boy is an only child!
I have a family that comes over to my in-laws and their kids are totally out of control. Why? Because they are BORED! The parents never bring toys or games for the kids and just expect them to sit in front of the TV and be quiet. They are ages 1, 3, 4, and 6. How can you tell a 1 and 3 year old to sit and watch TV when they want something to do? So, they get in trouble & annoy people. I usually play with the kids because I feel bad for them.
2007-08-17 03:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This child feels ignored at home. I can say I have a cousin who did this. He is now 37 yrs old and still craves attention.
Everything is look at me. I can say it is very sad to see this in a 37 year old man. I would speak to the school counselors and make it a point to explain that it is not always his turn but
everyone else has a turn to be the center of attention.
2007-08-17 03:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kat G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He obviously isn't getting enough attention in his daily life and his parent's obviously don't care enough to teach him proper behavior. There's nothing you can do, it's not your child, the parent's haven't asked you to raise their child nor have they asked you to interfere.
2007-08-17 03:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing you can do, its up to his parents
maybe hes not getting enough love, & he thinks everyone is forgetting about him he is a kid after all
so he need someone, who will play with him, & pay attention
2007-08-17 03:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
agree with janicajayne
2007-08-17 03:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by mcruz927 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell him to stop and threaten him :)
2007-08-17 03:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋