6 Kids But One Of Them Takes 80% Of My Time

[crazydaycarelady]

Do you ever have a kid like this?

She is driving me crazy! She is almost 3 and when she isn't having a fit, or not following directions, or telling everyone else what to do she is just plain old talking loudly. She has no manners, is rude, interrupts, cries a lot if she gets reprimanded, talks incessantly, tattles, and is bossy. Whenever another adult is here she interrupts our conversation. I tell her to wait but that is giving the attention she wants. She told me yesterday that she "is funny" so I think her family just laugh and encourage her antics.

I am so glad she is only 4 days per week = Friday will seem so quiet!

[Thriftylady]

Sounds like you have some training to do. Funny how that always falls on the provider.

[daycare]

Do you ever have a kid like this?

She is driving me crazy! She is almost 3 and when she isn't having a fit, or not following directions, or telling everyone else what to do she is just plain old talking loudly. She has no manners, is rude, interrupts, cries a lot if she gets reprimanded, talks incessantly, tattles, and is bossy. Whenever another adult is here she interrupts our conversation. I tell her to wait but that is giving the attention she wants. She told me yesterday that she "is funny" so I think her family just laugh and encourage her antics.

I am so glad she is only 4 days per week = Friday will seem so quiet!

I have two kids like this...I just keep them too busy to bother anyone or me. I know that sounds bad, but I call it my dosage and duration.

when they talk over me, I will get down on eye-level and say susie, I really want to hear what you have to say, but I am talking to John's mom right now. I will; listen to everything you have to say when I am done. Thank you so much for listening.....then walk away or tell the child to walk away you will come get them when you are done talking.

[Play Care]

Do you ever have a kid like this?

She is driving me crazy! She is almost 3 and when she isn't having a fit, or not following directions, or telling everyone else what to do she is just plain old talking loudly. She has no manners, is rude, interrupts, cries a lot if she gets reprimanded, talks incessantly, tattles, and is bossy. Whenever another adult is here she interrupts our conversation. I tell her to wait but that is giving the attention she wants. She told me yesterday that she "is funny" so I think her family just laugh and encourage her antics.

I am so glad she is only 4 days per week = Friday will seem so quiet!

Mine had his first full day of kindergarten today. It was WONDERFUL. I knew how much WORK he was, but until today I didn't realize just how much his behavior took over our day. Today was AMAZING. I still have him after school (where he got a TO for throwing a toy right after I told him not to ) but I can manage that. Not having to spend my day managing him: priceless.
(He has two younger sibs here who are awesome for me - great kids, etc. in my case I would not be at all surprised if the school starts making evaluation noises soon...)

[Blackcat31]

Mine had his first full day of kindergarten today. It was WONDERFUL. I knew how much WORK he was, but until today I didn't realize just how much his behavior took over our day. Today was AMAZING. I still have him after school (where he got a TO for throwing a toy right after I told him not to ) but I can manage that. Not having to spend my day managing him: priceless.
(He has two younger sibs here who are awesome for me - great kids, etc. in my case I would not be at all surprised if the school starts making evaluation noises soon...)

Same here

Except mine will only be returning on no school days....
....because he has a sister still here full time.

Who is one of my all time fav kids.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Yep and I am in my final weeks with her after terming.

[coolconfidentme]

I had one like that & I decided to knuckle down on her. The second she stepped out of line I asked her if it was appropriate or inappropriate. When she replied I asked her what happens when you are inappropriate? She didn't like to say the word timeout, she just walked over & sat down. If she was abusing my toys, I wouldn't let her play with them for the day. If she was bossy or mean to a kid, I would let her play with them for the day either. She would have to stay next to me with a toy she didn't like. I was one her like stink on s*** for a few weeks & never let up. She told me I was mean & hated me, to which I replied with a big grin. I praised her when she is good. She is MUCH better now.

[Play Care]

Same here

Except mine will only be returning on no school days....
....because he has a sister still here full time.

Who is one of my all time fav kids.

Isn't that always the way?! Why can't they make it easy on us?!::