2007-12-31 02:51:56 · 22 answers · asked by kfierro33 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You need to teach him that losing is part of life. Keep playing a few games with him, let him win some but make sure he loses some as well. Make a big deal about finishing 2nd. But also try to teach him that its ok to lose as long as you have fun playing.
If he is 5, sign him up for t-ball in the spring. Its a good way to learn about winning and losing.
2007-12-31 02:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by skiracer712 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to let them loose sometimes. It is not healthy to let them think they can win. He will eventually realize he cant always win
2007-12-31 04:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crying is a way to get attention. He must learn that life is winning some and losing some as well. If the game is fair, he should win sometimes. But don't rig it.
You should give him an explanation of winning and losing. In many cases it is not the winning but the competing that really counts. You should also make it clear that if he is going to cry when he loses you won't want to play with him. You don't cry when you lose - He should not either. Besides, that will not change the result of the game.
Children of 5 are learning to compete. They want success and attention for their efforts. This is natural behavior but do not ofster it by cuddling and coddling every time he cries. that lets him know he can use tears to get what he wants.
2007-12-31 03:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by organbuilder272 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very normal for a 5 year old. I would keep working with him on it. play very short games and let him win a few at first, & then when you loose say your dissapointed but you had fun. hopefully he will do the same but don't count on it. It really shouldnt be expected. It will be another couple of years before he can really grasp the whole concept
2007-12-31 03:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beat his @ss and don't let him play any more games!
2007-12-31 03:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 5 years of age it is only natural to want to win the game, but must understand that a game is a game and there is always the next one to win and don't take losing a game too serious, it is going to happen in school, life, etc. Sometimes you're going to be a winner and sometimes you'll fall short, what he needs to do is to learn to win and lose graciously.
Does your son realize that you have lost games and what your reaction was, he may listen to you if you can commiserate with him that you have lost many games and have won some too along the way, it isn't the game that is important but having fun. If a game isn't fun, why even bother playing?
2007-12-31 03:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by cheap advice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with skiracer..teach him now about losing being a part of life. My brother in-laws are in there early 20's and the last time we played a board game with them they both threw a hissy fit cause they were losing and one even started to cry. I couldn't believe it! The sooner you bestow life lessons on your children..the better.
2007-12-31 03:00:40 · answer #7 · answered by Jem 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have come across kids like this. I have even seen kids who throw tantrums when they lose. You will need to talk to him that a game is not just abt winning but also the fun in playing them. Also tell him that by losing he is gaining more experience in the game.
2007-12-31 03:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by Mermaid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's 5 every kid acts like that. Its a phase they go into. He'll break out of it when he gets older.
2007-12-31 02:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by vonnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it happens, i didnt like losing when i was little either, just let him win sometimes
2007-12-31 02:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by :D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋