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re: Parenting Question
Posted on 1/22/24 at 4:59 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Posted on 1/22/24 at 4:59 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Y’all are trying too hard. The more you entertain this, the worse it will get. Do your best to make things fair and if anyone complains, say “tough.” Point out how it’s fair. If they keep it up, take theirs. They will stop.
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Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:00 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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I have 2 children. One is 4 and one is 7. They usually get along great aside from the normal sibling disagreements or annoyances. BUT Lately they are constantly in competition over what's "fair". No matter what they receive, if the other sibling gets ANYTHING (a popsicle, a turn to choose a movie, taking the first bath, etc.) we are immediately met with complaints of how unfair it is by the "slighted" child. We can't do anything for either child without the other objecting about the fairness of it.
I remember when life was so simple 
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:01 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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Not sure where you stole this from, but that's a pretty profound way of teaching the lesson
A slight variation of one of Aesop's fable: Bundle of Sticks.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:01 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Have another child.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:03 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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Not sure where you stole this from, but that's a pretty profound way of teaching the lesson ;
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:11 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
I have a relative who didn't allow the "fair" word, period. She did not entertain those discussions at all. Eventually, the kids stopped because they got no response other than punishment or something taken away if they persisted.
Her kids follow that rule as well with their little kids.
Sounds like your kids are getting results from you.
Her kids follow that rule as well with their little kids.
Sounds like your kids are getting results from you.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:14 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
You are using the word NEED.
You mean the word WANT
And if one’s art is better, tell the other to draw better
And if it’s about purchases just don’t buy the one bring a jackass anything
You won’t hear any more nonsense
You mean the word WANT
And if one’s art is better, tell the other to draw better
And if it’s about purchases just don’t buy the one bring a jackass anything
You won’t hear any more nonsense
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:15 pm to Gris Gris
quote:this.
have a relative who didn't allow the "fair" word, period. She did not entertain those discussions at all. Eventually, the kids stopped because they got no response other than punishment or something taken away if they persisted.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:24 pm to Gris Gris
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I have a relative who didn't allow the "fair" word, period. She did not entertain those discussions at all.
This is the answer. 7 is way too old to be whining like that anyway. Nip it now for peace in your home. There is no way this child does this at school.
Maybe discuss it with the 7 year old and tell him (her?) that he needs to be the leader to show the 4 year old how it's not "big kid" to whine.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:31 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
4 and 7 and already calling shots?
Tell them you love them equally but life isn't always “fair”
The bath is easy, make a schedule and have them alternate..
Tell them you love them equally but life isn't always “fair”
The bath is easy, make a schedule and have them alternate..
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:33 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Laugh at them and walk away shaking your head in the most disappointing way possible.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 5:33 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
When it comes to anything food related, do "you cut I choose."
Me and my brother used to put holes in the sheetrock arguing over food equity unitl my mom started using the "you cut I choose" method.
Say, for example, there are 3 slices of leftover pizza. One kid divides it in half and the other kid gets to choose which half.
Me and my brother used to put holes in the sheetrock arguing over food equity unitl my mom started using the "you cut I choose" method.
Say, for example, there are 3 slices of leftover pizza. One kid divides it in half and the other kid gets to choose which half.
This post was edited on 1/22/24 at 5:35 pm
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