So I've been doing this for many years, but something new just struck me.
Have any of you noticed a correlation between the nick names your dcp call their kids, and the child's behavior? It's hard to explain, but for example:
Family 1: Calls their daughter "princess" "Pretty girl" and other cutsie names. Daughter has little if any rules at home. Parents are less than Steller at following rules here..
Family 2: Calls their son "buddy" (mostly mom) They are great parents, but mom is definitely more likely to let behaviors slide. Child is pretty well behaved though.
Family 3: Calls their daughter by her name, only. Child has responsibilities at home. Has rules, and their are enforced. Expects her to behave at school.
Family 4: Calls their son "Punkin" "Bubba" "Baby boy" (no matter his age) and other cutesie names. Son is SUPER babied, parents usually say "aww poor baby" if I say he was having a hard time following rules. Parents also test every policy I have.
I could go on an on over the years. I have definitely seen a pattern as I look back!
Have any of you noticed a correlation between the nick names your dcp call their kids, and the child's behavior? It's hard to explain, but for example:
Family 1: Calls their daughter "princess" "Pretty girl" and other cutsie names. Daughter has little if any rules at home. Parents are less than Steller at following rules here..
Family 2: Calls their son "buddy" (mostly mom) They are great parents, but mom is definitely more likely to let behaviors slide. Child is pretty well behaved though.
Family 3: Calls their daughter by her name, only. Child has responsibilities at home. Has rules, and their are enforced. Expects her to behave at school.
Family 4: Calls their son "Punkin" "Bubba" "Baby boy" (no matter his age) and other cutesie names. Son is SUPER babied, parents usually say "aww poor baby" if I say he was having a hard time following rules. Parents also test every policy I have.
I could go on an on over the years. I have definitely seen a pattern as I look back!
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