Friday, December 12, 2008
Insight??
If any of you have any advice on dealing with a 3 year old girl's attitude. I would sure love to hear it. We try everything we can think of to help her say things differently or react differently. And I know that they react to enviroments around them, but I cannot help some of them. And I know they are going to have their temper tantrums. But honestly this is gone on for far too long!!! She started when she was a year and a half. And she is a smart (too smart sometimes) and awesome little 3 year old. But she has this attitude where she acts like a teenager. And I really don't like hearing that it's only going to get worse. Because I wish at least parts of it would get better. Just when we think she's doing better it gets worse. She doesn't like to listen to a thing I say and sometimes even her dad. She doesn't mind very well for the most part. It's like she get s a kick of defying us. Which I dont' get because it only lands her in trouble. Like I said she acts like a teenager. And I'm not trying to sound like a griping mother. Because she really is wonderful it's just this attitude ALL the time!! Sometimes I just want to scream, but I know it wouldn't help anything. So if anybody has advice even a tiny bit, I'd appreciate you sharing it... Thanks!
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I have no advise because I am not there yet, but I do understand getting stressed. If you ever want to vent just call 9793493. I'm always here and I know all moms need it sometimes. Love Ya
LOL! When you get some advice that helps, please let me know because I am getting the beginning of it with Hagen. He is SOOOOOO spoiled at daycare and then he comes home and expects to be just as spoiled. Little stinker! Anyway, good luck and just remember to breathe! Bring her over anytime and I am sure Chase can tune her up ;) Loves!
Hi,
I have a three year old grandson, very smart, too smart. As a retired educator I have learned, smart children are different.
What works for our grandson is lots of attention--easy for grandparents to give. Mom and dad set parameters for Drew, and when he crosses them, dad usually says, "You have two choices do this or there's timeout."
Timeout consists of one minute for every year of age. They started timeout at age two. He hates it; however, he still pushes all the buttons with mom and dad that he can.
Our son was much like this, and believe me, it gets better not worse. Set the rules, present the Consequences to her, and I believe that eventually, she will comply.
Above all, don't give up or give in. I have witnessed 16 year old girls sitting across from my desk with mother and dad acting like a three year old. Mom and dad would say, "See, we can't do a thing with her!"
I hope this helps, and keep up the good work of being a good parent!
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