
Julie - posted on 04/27/2012 ( 7 moms have responded )
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We have been through a lot this last year but things have finally settled down everything has been great as a family of four but my 3 1/2 year old is getting out of control. She is hitting the babysitter, kicking the dog, not listening and just not being nice. At school she is selective to which teachers she will listen to as well. She is being super mean to me and not my husband....she will ask for chocolate milk 10 times in a row and each time I will tell her no, giving a reason at first but not after the second time. I know she is super tired but it is had to get her to bed before 9. Tonight I got her down at 8:20! Why does she give me so much trouble? I am also the disciplinarian, my husband is the nicest and coolest dad a girl could have. Help....
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Catalina - posted on 04/27/2012
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No problem!! Yes it's really important the you and hubby are a team. Good luck!
Catalina - posted on 04/27/2012
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I'm afraid the last sentence of your post probably explains your problem! It's hard being the bad guy.
When you discipline your daughter does your husband back you up?
She needs to know that two of you are a team, that's the only way things will get better!
For example: she hits the babysitter, you need to be able to say "that is unacceptable behavior and your loosing privileges." and you need your husband to say "mommy is right, if you dont change and drop these bad habits you're going to be in serious trouble"
Right now, i'm guessing, in her eyes every one is mean, except for daddy, if one of the main adults in her life always give her what she wants then everyone else is the bad guy, daddy needs to get on team discipline.
I hope this rambling makes sense, I'm exhausted! :)