What would you do if your child was behaving like this?

[viggoswife]

Just put DS to bed for sheer naughtiness after being spoilt by his Grandma all weekend. He is jumping on the bed and turning the light on and no matter how many times I turn the light out and tell him to get into bed - he just wont. He is 5 by the way. I am not all that angry - yet. Obviously would prefer it not to get to that point. Has been going on for about an hour now. Help me please......

[tiredemma]

I would take the bulb out.

[Twiglett]

take the bulb out

[NoNickname]

I would threaten to take something away - a favourite toy, access ot the TV for a certain amount of time. Ds is 4 and a threat to take away his favourite "Cars" car will usually work.

[VictorianSqualor]

Lol nonickname Mcqueen by any chance?
We have the 'Do I have to take Queen car away?' conversation at times like this.

But OP yes, I agree with twig and emma, take the bulb out and tell him if he can't go to bed on time tonight then tomorrow he will have to go earlier.

[viggoswife]

THE BULB! - now why didnt I think of that? Off to do that now. Thank you. Have already confiscated the new cars his Grandma bought him today, nothing seems to be working. He is always like this when he comes back from there.

[JingleyJen]

what a great idea - taking the bulb.. something I will logg for future use.

Sorry can't be any help.. when they get themselves into mischief I find it hard to get DS1 to bed.

[tiredemma]

Great minds eh twig?

[LynetteScavo]

I would flick the fuse,& tell him he's broken the light. Out of guilt I expect he'll settle down.

[CorduroyAngel]

I had this problem when DD was only 2.5! Might be slightly easier to negotiate with 5 year old but perhaps not if he's over excited. I found that taking the light away (leaving landing light on if he's afraid of the dark) and just ignoring it was the only thing I could do. Eventually he'll see you don't respond and he'll tire himself out. Sounds so easy when you're not there, eh?!

[jennifersofia]

I would also have a word with grandma!

[Sixer]

Mmmmmm is it too late to phone grandma for advice?

[PotPourri]

I sympathise about the grandma related behaviour. My two are like that too, and I understand how helpless and frustrating it feels. Hope the bulb removal did the trick...

[Scramble]

I would shout "get in your bloody bed you are not at your granny's now!"

[viggoswife]

DS time table at Grandma's house.

Descend from the Royal Chamber, order eggs and toast and LEMONADE!!! or Nesquick if he is feeling healthy for breakfast.

Into the garden in pajamas until ready to enrobe.

Mid morning snack of crisps and lemonade

Lunch - McDonalds or other any other chosen fast food to tempt the royal palate.

Afternoon - visit to nearest toy shop or supermarket to buy a gift to thank him for his presence.

Mid afternoon snack of Chocolate, biscuits, crisps and lemonade.

State visits from all female relatives - I have three SIL - all bearing gifts.

Car journey back to the shack he calls "home" and a screaming tantrum because he is back with the common folk.

Me sobbing tears of frustration by 19.00 hours and an early night for both DC.

Anyone else harbouring mini royalty in their homes?

[chelsygirl]

hi viggoswife! I see you're staying off the other childcare thread, don't blame you!!

sorry for hijack!

[WallOfSilence]

See..this is what happens when you let other people influence your children!





[olive branch]

[chelsygirl]

good one wallofsilence!

thank God the fighting's stopped, though it was good wasn't it

[viggoswife]

Dont worry chelsygirl. Good to see you. I wondered where you were too. I have been tempted but join in but feel that some things are just best left alone . Like poking a sleeping lion.

[viggoswife]

wallofsilence.

[chelsygirl]

yes, I think we'll all have to agree to disagree

actually was feeling uncomfortable on Sunday morning about my posts on Sat night, I got stuck in a bit too much

thats what white wine on a Sat night does for you!!

[Othersideofthechannel]

I don't know if this helps but DS is always naughty on the first night back from a stay with grandparents and they don't spoil him - food wise or giftwise. He gets more attention because they are both retired and great uncle is also on hand.

[viggoswife]

I think I lose sight of what I am actually trying to say half the time. You end up saying things you dont even mean just to win the argument. Have read back on some of my posts and thought hang on - you dont even think that, you just read it somewhere. Not telling them that though .

[chelsygirl]

I'm the same, I harp on about things when really I haven't an opinion either way, I just hate being told whats right!!

I've worked in childcare long enough to know everyone does the best for their kid as they see fit and if we all did the same it would be very boring

Sometimes I wish I could be a bit more "harder" if thats the word with my kids but I'm as soft as mush, thats why I can't leave them in childcare, not that I really think it would do them any harm (and would probably do us all some good )

anyway off to watch corny, have a nice evening everyone!

[hotbot]

viggo, methinks you should go to gragmas and his lordship should stay at home, better still we'll go!

[choccypig]

Great idea to remove bulb. But not if he's got a high bed and can reach the socket. But seriously, I'd probably switch off the upstairs circuit on the fuse box rather than remove the bulb.

My sister once turned the water off at the mains, because her DCs were determined to wash all the dolls and kept refilling the bath They were young enough to feel ashamed at having "used all the water"