tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post6455443741340891286..comments2024-03-28T11:38:30.601-07:00Comments on Pearson Report: T is for Terrible TwosPearson Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-28013156111167750512011-04-25T14:40:05.042-07:002011-04-25T14:40:05.042-07:00Bushman - That is a great story!
Have you thought ...Bushman - That is a great story!<br />Have you thought of doing a post on it!<br />There are so many clever ways to teach our children about manners - this is really a good one.<br /><br />When my daughter was a little girl I tried hard not to tell her she was a "bad girl", instead I told her that her behaviour was bad. <br /><br />When she acted up I would get her little stool and sit her in front of the Hall mirror and tell her she needed to see if she could find her good behaviour, and that when she found it she could come and show me. <br /><br />I think she loved that little 'game' - she would always rush right over with, "Mama, Mama, look I found my good behaviour!"<br /><br />Ah...the memories!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and sharing your story! Do think of making a post out of it!<br /><br />Cheers, JennyPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-37357860215268199182011-04-25T13:44:08.302-07:002011-04-25T13:44:08.302-07:00When my step daughter was around three I gave her ...When my step daughter was around three I gave her a fifty cent piece. She asked me what it was. I told her it was her manners and she was now old enough to have them. I explained to her how to use her manners and whenever she was acting up I would ask her if she had her manners. 9 out of 10 times she would pull that coin out and I would say now is the time to use it. It worked! Great story I think everyone can relate!Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578478269526006557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-14722290685121621972011-04-25T09:55:08.278-07:002011-04-25T09:55:08.278-07:00Carole - I laughed out loud and "wee dog"...Carole - I laughed out loud and "wee dog" jumped!<br /><br />You dad sounds cool! I'm a kid at heart and love playing with toys.<br />I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for that story.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing - it's the best part of commenting!<br /><br />Cheers, JennyPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-10750128328062092142011-04-25T08:50:22.873-07:002011-04-25T08:50:22.873-07:00Terrific post! A lot of parents are oblivious to w...Terrific post! A lot of parents are oblivious to what there little darlings are up to. I see it all the time in stores and restaurants. Good for you!<br /><br />A funny story: Years ago when my girls were little my parents came for a weekend visit. We ended up at the Bay in the toy section. The girls, my mom, and I were in an isle looking at toys while my dad was lagging behind. I went back to see where he was when I saw him pick up some noise making toy and play with it for a minute or so. A couple of minutes later a sales clerk runs into the isle to yell at "the kid" to stop playing with the toy! She was flabbergasted to find a 60 yr old man having so much fun! I told him to go sit in the car......not really he's my dad!Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-672093512359632392011-04-25T07:58:56.200-07:002011-04-25T07:58:56.200-07:00Becca
No one expects kids to be perfect; if your s...Becca<br />No one expects kids to be perfect; if your son has never thrown a temper tantrum count yourself lucky. <br />It’s all in how a parent handles the tantrum that defines good parenting!<br /><br />DEZMOND<br />I like it when you “he he” my post - puts a smile on my face! (makes me envision you having a little laugh)<br />Teens are a whole different package and worthy of a post all to themselves! (makes me ponder the idea...after this A-Z Challenge I’ll have to look into it)<br /><br />Al<br />I agree - licensing should be mandatory.<br />There should be classes offered in school (mandatory too) about parenting and child-rearing. Then have students do a practicum at a local daycare to get their credits.<br /><br />Ruth<br />Hopefully you jump in and risk life and limb to point out the obvious failings of the parent in question…(laughingly said)<br />Often, actually far to often, what you write about is a daily occurrence most of us witness but aren’t sure what to do about.<br />I say - speak up and speak out! Someone has to help the children!<br /><br />Pam<br />Can you see my big grin… :)<br />Me and your morning coffee - I’m honoured be be in the company of anyone’s coffee!<br />Feel free to make copies - we need to stand united in our cause to correct lousy parenting!<br /><br />Barb<br />Wow! You’ve hit on a very interesting point - what is he end result, in adulthood, of the work we put in when our children are young?<br />Does it really pay off, is often the question.<br />If we “do everything right” why do certain things still manifest themselves - such as negativity or selfishness or even disrespect.<br /><br />I have come to the conclusion that we are really less influential then we think and that the world around our children, from birth into adulthood, is the real force to be reckoned with.<br /><br />Your son is a lucky man to have you as a mother. Helping our children to become stand-alone, self-reliant people is the biggest challenge.<br /><br />Oilfield<br />What...not first...you’re slacking off! <br />Must I come over there and speak with you in a “deep, low tone”...hmm?<br /><br />I’ve always figured you for a great dad that cares about how his kids are raised, from reading some of your earlier posts.<br /><br />You need to do an update on how the kids are doing - last I remember reading you were all sick on the sofa watching a great movie!<br />It all adds up to how much time and attention we throw in to the package, right?<br /><br />High fives to everyone for weighing in on this subject.<br />You all rock! <br /><br />JennyPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-49578776065227779882011-04-25T07:15:34.338-07:002011-04-25T07:15:34.338-07:00I feel lucky that my kids were angels when they we...I feel lucky that my kids were angels when they were younger.Oilfield Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527580828815598952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-23128644624571518002011-04-25T07:02:55.909-07:002011-04-25T07:02:55.909-07:00Well said! I so agree. My son has some pretty ne...Well said! I so agree. My son has some pretty negative flaws at 29 and I did my best but I will say he was well behaved in public, has good manners, and does have a good heart. He fought me tooth and nail well past the age he should have been. When I moved South he was devastated but he's standing on his own two feet.BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-85255816154011416382011-04-25T06:25:07.650-07:002011-04-25T06:25:07.650-07:00Yay, Jenny! I want to make copies of this and hand...Yay, Jenny! I want to make copies of this and hand it out to all of those pathetic excuses for parents I run into at the stores on a too regular basis. Hmmm... I just may do that. EXCELLENT read! Made my morning coffee that much more enjoyable! Thank YOU! ;)Pam Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718171156331856291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-72550551491377403342011-04-25T06:09:05.874-07:002011-04-25T06:09:05.874-07:00It just drives me nuts when people just let their ...It just drives me nuts when people just let their kids do whatever and don't pay any attention. When they are little is when you have to constantly pay attention.<br />I usually run into them when I go to the dentist or doctor and the kid runs around. The mom tells them to sit, but never makes them actually sit down. It's like, "They didn't listen, oh well".Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-90390535757961505192011-04-25T05:44:33.754-07:002011-04-25T05:44:33.754-07:00Great post! You need a license to drive a car, hu...Great post! You need a license to drive a car, hunt bear, fish for carp, buy beauty supplies (the GOOD stuff), get married, have a dog (well, you SHOULD), operate a forklift, or a number of other things. But, not to have kids.....Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-17012456880858287192011-04-25T05:24:33.090-07:002011-04-25T05:24:33.090-07:00he he a charming story.
I haven't been much ar...he he a charming story.<br />I haven't been much around little kids in my life, but I did have my share of wild and crazy teens :) since I worked in a High School when I was around 26 or 25 :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-39536422035196869032011-04-25T03:36:48.781-07:002011-04-25T03:36:48.781-07:00i've alway felt lucky in the fact that my son ...i've alway felt lucky in the fact that my son has never thrown a temper trantum to get what he wants. however he will pull an attitude in a heartbeat when he doesn't want to do something or wants to make a point it's very annoying.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.com