Wanted to slap the snot out of my dd today...Did NOT though.

[mum4jenn]

My 5 yr old dd made us SOOO mad today!!! We just got back from WDW a couple of weeks ago and last night we went to the fall festival at church. I spent a lot of time making her costume and spent almost an hour doing her makeup to look like a kitty. Today we took her to see the Circus. She was so excited!!! After it was over she got mad because we would not buy her one of the cheap blow up toys on a stick(that cost a fortune). They did not even have anything related to the circus. They were selling whales and pink flamingos!! She said everyone would say she was stupid if we did not buy it for her. She went on and on about how we never buy her anything and we dont love her.
I was so angry it was a good thing that she was in the backseat and I could not reach her!! I tried to chalk some of it up to she needed a nap. When we got home she took a nap and woke up still complaining about that we would not buy her anything. She did not get a spanking but she probably needed one. We were all so angry I knew we all needed to cool off. We fed her dinner gave her a bath and sent her to bed at 7:15!!!! I am tempted to cancel her Disney on Ice for next month. I never wanted her to become a spoiled brat but she sure was one tonight.

 

[Serena]

I know it is very hard to do, believe me I know, but don't take it personally. She's testing you, that's all. She's seeing if misbehaving will get her what she wants. She see's it happening with other kids and is trying it herself.

I'd talk with her, tell her she is acting like a spoiled brat and you expect more from her. Tell her if she doesn't start acting like she's supposed to you might cancel the other treat. But don't say it if you don't mean it.

{{{hugs}}}

 

[Chattyaholic]

Aren't children a joy to raise?

 

[mum4jenn]

She is normally pretty appreciative of what we do for her and takes care of the things we buy her. Sometimes she gets "nasty" to us when she is about to get sick (fever etc) so we are trying to think about it that way. We gave her a good talking to and I have been praying that God sends her some dreams to think about tonight!!!!When that happens her conscience usually gets to her and she changes the attitude.

 

[mom2boys]

There is a great book out called "1,2,3 Magic" It is a book about setting boundries for kids. It was recommended to us by our Peditrican when our youngest was 4 or 5. In the latest school newsletter the guidance counsler recommends it. It is also available on video tape - I borrowed it from the library for DH to watch.

 

[janette]

Whenever we are going somewhere that will have things I know the girls will want I always tell them before hand what is allowed. When we saw Lion King I told them they could each have 1 item, they very carefully chose what they like best. Sometimes I tell them we won't be getting anything. I've never had a problem with them going over board asking for something.

Don't take it personally, they can be especially difficult when tired and over stimulated.

 

[Spinning]

Isn't it amazing how kids can push our buttons? We think they should be so happy with everything we do and then they want more! LOL! Our DD has put us through the ringer now and then must be a growth spurt or something. Naps are magical at least in our house! Tired kids are such a work out!
Hang in there!

 

[swanmom]

This is about the age when we started giving DD a small allowance ($.50) for small chores around the house, e.g. emptying the trash. She had to save .$25 and could spend
$.25. Whenever she asked for 'junk' that we had no intention of buying her, she was told that she could spend her own money if the item was important for her to have. I can't tell you how often the 'prize' became much less imperative to own!

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

Remember, we were all kids at one time. LOL I bet she is an angel today. Just think when she start her P****D, Oh my God, you think 5 is bad, the hormones go nuts and the temper starts to exculate, enjoy these young yrs. they go so fast and you'll wish they were back.

 

[aahmom1]

Wanted to slap the snot out of my dd today...Did NOT though.

When I read this I assumed you were probably talking about a teenager. Let's remember that she's only 5, 5 year olds can be fun, but that's her job.