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| I have two boys one who's six and one who's four. My oldest son is so sweet and giving when it comes to other kids but when it comes to his little brother he's the total opposite and I just don't get it. Anyone have any advice on this? |
| Posted by Kara on 09/12/2008 12:01 PM
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| Boys will be boys and because they are brothers they will fight. I have 3 boys, 6 1/2, 4 1/2 and 21 months and the 2 older ones always seem to want what the youngest one has no matter how small and babyish the toy. My kids are angels at other peoples' houses but at home they are complete terrors because they are comfortable in their own setting. I hear it doesn't get any better as they get older either. I have friends with nephews that are 16 and 17 that fight all the time. Guess it doesn't end.... |
| posted by Kelly on 09/12/2008 12:48 PM
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| Thanks for your reply Kelly at least I know I'm not the only one going thru the exact same thing. Boys will be boys you're right on that! LOL! |
| posted by Kara on 09/12/2008 01:28 PM
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| You could try Attachment Parenting. Studies have shown that AP boys in particular develop into kind, caring, and sensitive individuals. They tend to have excellent sibling relationships because they can each see the other person's point of view and they genuinely want to be nice to each other. |
| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 03:16 PM
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| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 03:17 PM
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| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 03:17 PM
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| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 03:17 PM
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| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 03:18 PM
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| Thanks for the reply but exactly what is attachment parenting? I'm sorry I've never heard of it but am interested in knowing more about it. Thanks again julie. |
| posted by Kara on 09/12/2008 03:30 PM
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Attachment Parenting is usually started at birth, but you can certainly play catchup. In a nutshell, it is a high touch form of parenting that develops so tight of a bond between parents and children that it makes children easier to discipline, because they don't want to make Mom & Dad unhappy.
Dr. William and Martha Sears R.N. developed Attachment Parenting. Together, they have 8 kids. They used their own experiences and the experiences of parent's in their practices to come up with this style of parenting.
Here is a link to "10 Ways AP Makes Discipline Easier" http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t130700.asp. You can read more at www.askdrsears.com.
Two books you might like to read are "The Discipline Book" and "The Successful Child" both are by Dr. Sears. The Discipline book has a chapter on sibling rivalry and it also provides real life examples and how to deal with everything from toddler disputes to stealing. The Successful Child is about how to make your children success in life. It even includes how nutrition can affect attitudes. |
| posted by Julie on 09/12/2008 07:46 PM
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| Thanks again Julie. I'll check out the info. you shared with me. |
| posted by Kara on 09/12/2008 08:51 PM
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