[Shari28086]

I think if you had said something to the mother, you would have gotten an earful. However, her reaction to her child’s behavior was clearly inappropriate. In reply to the first response: There is a huge difference between what was seen and the comment that speaking to the child means saying “It’s a no-no.” A three-year-old child is old enough and intelligent enough to explain for himself why a particular action is unsafe. Talking to the child is not enough. The child has to explain it back to you. Then you know they understand what you said and are less likely to repeat the behavior. That doesn’t mean they won’t do it again to test your convictions, however. If your pattern of discipline is to yell at your children, they will tune you out. You may as well be talking to a wall. Discussion with a clear definition of responsibility works – not yelling or corporal punishment.

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Name : Shari28086, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Lutheran, Age : 28, City : Canton, State : MI, Country : United States, Occupation : Teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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