My Friend made this post on facebook yesterday. It seems like this is an ongoing problem with her 7 year old and she appears to be at her breaking point. Just wanted to see what you would do if you were her.
I just need a break from a certain 7yo who thinks it's a super idea to purposely break everything. I'm so done with this...She knows the difference between accident and purpose and she is trying to break stuff.
what did she break? 3 pairs of pants in less than a month, one of which was brand new and Jeremiah had told her NOT to goof around with. BRAND NEW tennis shoes she literally trashed in less than 3 days. Toys, toys, toys. This is an ongoing problem it's nothing new. Last summer she was trying to break our siding with a bat. She purposely tore apart a bracelet this morning. At a loss
I have to agree with the PP. I think there might be some underlying issues. Perhaps she's trying to get attention by braking things? Either way I do think a therapist is in order.
I understand that there is a need for therapists but how about taking one of her toys and breaking it in front of her...something she really likes. How about busting her butt? Clear out her room of all fun items and give her a time out?
She is 7..does she act that way at school? If not, then she knows they will not tolerate it. Take something away (tv, radio, games,etc).
NO NO NO. Please OP don't do this. My mother did this to me and it ruined our relationship for a long time. It doesn't really teach anything. As I saw it, it was just a vicious act done because the parent is angry.
Quoting MommaFoFo:I understand that there is a need for therapists but how about taking one of her toys and breaking it in front of her...something she really likes. How about busting her butt? Clear out her room of all fun items and give her a time out?
She is 7..does she act that way at school? If not, then she knows they will not tolerate it. Take something away (tv, radio, games,etc).
Strict or Lenient
- Bugmom923
on May. 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM