So, I’m pretty sure my 3yo DS is becoming a bit spoilt. And I can’t stress enough how much I am doing to try and stop this!!! When he’s with me and DP (Dad) he doesn’t get whatever he wants, when he’s naughty he gets consequences (normally naughty step, no bedtime story, certain toys taken away etc), he doesn’t get treats all the time for no reason etc.
However it’s a different story when he’s at MIL’s...... she gives him whatever he wants, doesn’t really tell him off, more of a “no you can’t do that sweetie” kinda thing? And most frustratingly she doesn’t always cooperate with our ‘rules’! We have sat down with her many times and explained this very seriously and she always says she understands, (but you can tell she thinks that she’s Doing nothing wrong) but nothing seems to change?
I know grandparents are supposed to spoil and all, but when shes so involved in his life (she looks after him 4 afternoons a week whilst I work), surely she should be complying more with how we parent? I just don’t know what to do. He’s becoming increasingly rude and disrespectful towards DP and myself and I think it’s all linked to him getting what he wants when he’s at Nans. Any advice would be greatly appreciated? Thank you x
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How to stop 3yo becoming Spoilt?
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NuttyCasey · 08/06/2018 08:40
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