I feel bad for calling them bad kids, but I really can't find a better word to describe kids who misbehave badly...ESPECIALLY in public.
I feel so, so, so blessed to have a little girl who truly is just an angel to be around. Now, I'm not bragging and I don't ever take credit for the way she is (which sounds weird enough, but I just don't go telling people "I sure do a fantastic job at raising her...").
Maybe it has got to do with the fact that she's never been in the care of other people other than me and her dad. We've tried many times leaving her with other people (relatives, daycares, etc.) but as some of you know, I always failed miserably. I just could never do it. I would much rather not have a life of my own than leave my child in the hands of others. That's just me. That's why it's rare you'll ever see me at the clubs or what have you...hence the lack of "clubbing" pics.
Chei is the type of child who will always ask if she wanted something. When we're out at the mall or grocery store, she'll ask for a toy and although most of the time I say yes, I can tell her "No, not today..." and she'll understand without a peep or whine. And she never touches things that are not hers. She's also very gentle with others, even other kids her age. Never hits or yells at other people/kids. Yes, there are times when she wants to be stubborn. Like when it's time for bed and brush her teeth, sometimes I have to ask her five times before she gets her butt in to the washroom. Or dinner time; her dad usually eats in front of the tv and she's made it a habit to do the same so it takes her FOREVER to finish dinner because of the distraction. So since I put my foot down and told both of them that dinner is to be eaten on the kitchen table, she'll put on her "I'm not happy" face and drag her feet all the way to the kitchen...her AND her dad. But other than those things, she really is a good kid.
So when I saw another little girl at the mall today screaming and pulling her mother's hair in front of everyone to see, I couldn't help but wonder how does a child become like that? Is it lack of discipline or is the child really just a terror? What I can't stand the most are bratty kids. Kids who yell and hit when they don't get what they want. The types of kids you see on Supernanny. Oh my, don't get me started on Supernanny. I cringe at the thought of having kids like the kids featured on that show. I'm sorry, but how do you NOT beat your kids when they behave like thaaat??? They hit, spit, and curse at you...seriously! Beat your kid! Lol. Joking aside, I do not condone physical abuse or any kind of abuse against children. You guys must think I'm some scary mom who beats her own child til she's black and blue. I could never hurt my kids and am thankful that my child has never pushed me to even think about it.
So moms...how do you discipline your kids when they behave badly?
I feel so, so, so blessed to have a little girl who truly is just an angel to be around. Now, I'm not bragging and I don't ever take credit for the way she is (which sounds weird enough, but I just don't go telling people "I sure do a fantastic job at raising her...").
Maybe it has got to do with the fact that she's never been in the care of other people other than me and her dad. We've tried many times leaving her with other people (relatives, daycares, etc.) but as some of you know, I always failed miserably. I just could never do it. I would much rather not have a life of my own than leave my child in the hands of others. That's just me. That's why it's rare you'll ever see me at the clubs or what have you...hence the lack of "clubbing" pics.
Chei is the type of child who will always ask if she wanted something. When we're out at the mall or grocery store, she'll ask for a toy and although most of the time I say yes, I can tell her "No, not today..." and she'll understand without a peep or whine. And she never touches things that are not hers. She's also very gentle with others, even other kids her age. Never hits or yells at other people/kids. Yes, there are times when she wants to be stubborn. Like when it's time for bed and brush her teeth, sometimes I have to ask her five times before she gets her butt in to the washroom. Or dinner time; her dad usually eats in front of the tv and she's made it a habit to do the same so it takes her FOREVER to finish dinner because of the distraction. So since I put my foot down and told both of them that dinner is to be eaten on the kitchen table, she'll put on her "I'm not happy" face and drag her feet all the way to the kitchen...her AND her dad. But other than those things, she really is a good kid.
So when I saw another little girl at the mall today screaming and pulling her mother's hair in front of everyone to see, I couldn't help but wonder how does a child become like that? Is it lack of discipline or is the child really just a terror? What I can't stand the most are bratty kids. Kids who yell and hit when they don't get what they want. The types of kids you see on Supernanny. Oh my, don't get me started on Supernanny. I cringe at the thought of having kids like the kids featured on that show. I'm sorry, but how do you NOT beat your kids when they behave like thaaat??? They hit, spit, and curse at you...seriously! Beat your kid! Lol. Joking aside, I do not condone physical abuse or any kind of abuse against children. You guys must think I'm some scary mom who beats her own child til she's black and blue. I could never hurt my kids and am thankful that my child has never pushed me to even think about it.
So moms...how do you discipline your kids when they behave badly?
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