I believe that kids learn real quick what they can get away with at home vs daycare. So, the 3 year old who whines and cries and yells at their parents is more than welcome to do that on THEIR time. But, here, I refuse to put up with it! So, until that child uses their "big kid" voice with me, I refuse to give in. I just pretend I can't hear them and tell them I can only hear big kid voices. More than happy to help a child put their shoes on (even though they can do it) but not if they yell at me to do it for them. It often turns in to a huge power struggle and I wonder if I should just let it go and give in. But, I know if I do, they'll think they can act that way here.
That said, how young is too young? I have a one year old I still have to feed baby food to and he was screaming at me between every bite. I guess that's just how he communicates at home. (I'm working on baby sign with him.) By the end of the meal he was saying "more" instead of screaming for bites. It made me feel mean to ignore him when he screamed at me, but it worked! Do you think that is too young to start working with on things like that??
That said, how young is too young? I have a one year old I still have to feed baby food to and he was screaming at me between every bite. I guess that's just how he communicates at home. (I'm working on baby sign with him.) By the end of the meal he was saying "more" instead of screaming for bites. It made me feel mean to ignore him when he screamed at me, but it worked! Do you think that is too young to start working with on things like that??
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