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06.09.08, 17:23 PM General Topics
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Anyone have similar issues w/3.5 yo? For most part, he is pretty easy to deal with, but he does have tendency to whine a lot when he doesn't get his way (whether it's tv, snack, wanting a playdate and not being able to have one, etc.). The other issue is that he has started to rudely confront strangers in public places, much to my mortification. For instance, if he sees a kid in line at grocery around his age/size -- or even considerably older -- he might point his finger and say "I AM GOING TO GET YOU!" He has even done this kind of thing with adults who, trying to be nice, say hi or ask him a question. I try not to draw too much attention to it right then and there as he's not that loud (it just looks bizarre) and the other party always seems more amused than offended, but I try to really emphasize the Golden Rule in this situation. Also tell him that if he does such things to strangers, people will think he's mean (or weird) and won't want to play w/him. He doesn't really seem to care, so I'm wondering if I should begin some kind of immediate consequence in these situations (and if so, what, since time-outs just don't seem to work for us). The thing is, I am really trying to be less hard on him, as I had a realization a while back that I was expecting way too much for his age. I also know that this kind of behavior is somehow related to the pirate/superhero role play he's picked up at nursery, so it's a tough one. Incidentally, he is not like this w/people he knows. Anyone btdt? Any advice is greatly appreciated (for whining as well). Thanks! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
 

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