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  • NoMoreJuice!
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jan 2014
    • 715

    This One DC Dad...

    Not really sure how to approach this. I have a rotten little 3 year old boy in my care that makes my day SUPER long... His parents are really into teaching him to "make good choices" and remind him every day. However, he just can't help making bad choices every two minutes. He's sweet, just very naughty ( like toy or food stealing naughty, not hitting naughty).

    Anyway, I'm so frustrated with him, and have been addressing some concerns with the parents and asking for help finding ways to help this boy "make good choices." Well, daycare dad's way of dealing with it at pick up is to sternly tell the boy that he is going to his room for an hour when they get home, and dcb winds up bawling. I really want to explain to dad that a three year old doesn't really understand why he's going to his room...or does he? Would you all let this go on? Is it none of my business? I've always felt that kids are like puppies, and you have to catch them in the act or discipline is not effective. Hmm...
  • Josiegirl
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jun 2013
    • 10834

    #2
    I think if it were me, I wouldn't mention too much to dcd, just tell him you're working with dcb on it and you see some improvement, or something like that. I agree with you, the delayed consequences are probably confusing to dcb and isn't helping one bit.
    I know some people don't believe in any kind of reward system but in the past, I've used behavior charts during rough patches and it's worked for certain kids. This dcb sounds like he's screaming for attention, maybe a few minutes of extra cuddle time during the day. I think sometimes when kids are being their naughtiest is when they need the extra love.

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    • nannyde
      All powerful, all knowing daycare whisperer
      • Mar 2010
      • 7320

      #3
      The Dad wants an excuse to have an hour when they get home to not deal with him.
      http://www.amazon.com/Daycare-Whispe...=doing+daycare

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