Today at brunch a gal pal remarked that she "didn't even realize how bad naughty kids were" until she babysat good kids. I relate to this, but theorize that they're all a little both.
Surly and whiny. Not my fave combo, but I find if kids are given everything they desire, surliness and whininess can be reduced significantly.
I agree, DailyRos. They're all a bit of both. That's just life.Lh, I'll consider this. On the other times I've tried it, it hasn't been the magic bullet I expected.
The SamChop displays both tendencies already. Or maybe he's just experimenting. Still, does he need to pull my hair so often?
I don't miss surly seven and whiny three. Although, my naughty nine year olds can be both surly and whiny.....
Today at brunch a gal pal remarked that she "didn't even realize how bad naughty kids were" until she babysat good kids. I relate to this, but theorize that they're all a little both.
ReplyDeleteSurly and whiny. Not my fave combo, but I find if kids are given everything they desire, surliness and whininess can be reduced significantly.
ReplyDeleteI agree, DailyRos. They're all a bit of both. That's just life.
ReplyDeleteLh, I'll consider this. On the other times I've tried it, it hasn't been the magic bullet I expected.
The SamChop displays both tendencies already. Or maybe he's just experimenting. Still, does he need to pull my hair so often?
ReplyDeleteI don't miss surly seven and whiny three. Although, my naughty nine year olds can be both surly and whiny.....
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