my sis-in-law started babysitting my kids ages 3 years and 9 months - which is great because i love her and she is family so i trust her with them. but...she has 3 kids of her own ages 5,6 and 8. My 3year old son picks up on all of their bad habits - namecalling, temper...what can i do?
i realize that he is a child and he learns from what he sees whether it be from my family or school. I make sure he knows what is not acceptable - and explain to him why. He pretty much knows what he should do and shouldn't do - although he gets testy every so often.
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Roll with the punches.... unfortunately your children will pick up on things anywhere they go, even daycare!!
you may want to talk to your sister in law so that she may want to explain to her children that they are being looked up to, and to please show a good example. Other then that good luck!!
M.
express your feelings but also keep in mind No matter were there being cared for there gonna learn bad habits and share there own..
And at the age of 3 things like temper/hitting/ attitude thats normal.. never mind when they see others doin it..
talk/ make sure she's not letting your kid's get away with it. nor favoring hers.
good luck
Honestly, there isn't to much you can do about it. Whether its now or later, your son is going to pick those things up. If not now, then when he goes to school. The only thing you can do is let him know that that behavior is unexceptable and he will get in trouble for acting this way. Just be thankful that you have someone who loves your children, to take care of them. Please it teaches your kids the importance of family.
I now that it's hard from experience but i told my god daughter about her behavior and if she wont stop then i wont bring him over there and if you do then you should be there to supervisor them and or make your sis in law aware of the issue and see if she can do something about it!!! Keep telling your child that thats not acceptable! Positive reinforcement can help to. I no its fustrating but keep trying to find a solution and dont just brush it off like its ok because its not!
GOODLUCK!!!!!
hi T.! my name is K.. i also have a three year old and she picks up everything the attitude, the talking back, hitting, and she is very demanding,etc. i find it hard sometimes to discipline her cause everyone has something to ssay all the time. have you tried time out because i just recently tried that and it worked at first but sometimes it is very hard. well just thought i would write to you letting you know i know exactly what your going through.
