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Toddler constantly correcting me

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Amiselfemployeed · 22/03/2022 09:24

Hello, hoping some mumsnetters can help out.

DD has just turned 3, first and only child. She is going through a stage atm where she is constantly correcting / arguing with me. I cannot say anything without it being challenged. I could say the sky is blue and she will say no it's green. I pointed out some cows the other day whilst we were driving and she said no they're horses. She knows what they really are, she is just saying it to argue. It's constant, honestly every single thing I say to her she will challenge and it is so exhausting. I've tried talking to her when she does it but then it just becomes a pointless back and forth. I've tried ignoring it but she just repeats herself constantly until I acknowledge what she's said. Anyone else go through this?

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RewildingAmbridge · 22/03/2022 10:44

I ask questions, oh what makes them horses not cows? What's the difference between a horse and a cow? Etc They soon stop with the ridiculousness when they know they're going to be questioned on it

LowlandLucky · 22/03/2022 10:40

Just be silly back, say oh i thought they were trains, she will so realise that you are not taken her seriously and that silly arguments aren't worth it.

Bancha · 22/03/2022 10:25

This sounds like something where you just need to be playful in how you respond and don’t let her know that it’s bothering you. The more you make it into a big deal, the more she will do it.

stuntbubbles · 22/03/2022 10:24

DD is turning 3 in a month and starting to do this. Tbh I just laugh and say “OK” (then she’ll argue and say “No it not OK” Grin)

I just go with it, it’s easier. Eg you say “look, cows”, she says “no, horses”, you say “hello, horsie, what noise do you make, is it quack?” Just be silly and contradictory. Never get into a battle of wits or stubbornness with a preschooler!

HereComesTheMum · 22/03/2022 10:22

@Porcupineintherough I properly lol'd at that!

I often argued back with something ridiculous, so when they say a cow is a horse, say 'NOOO, it's a BANANA' and actually it stopped me wanting to scream into my airbag.

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XmasElf10 · 22/03/2022 10:20

Ha ha, yes! I’d say “look at the lovely horse” and she’d say “it’s a cow” so I’d say “no, it’s an elephant” and she’d laugh!

CandidaAlbicans78 · 22/03/2022 10:20

Yeah, it's waring. But wait until 8-10 when they actually know all of the things

Porcupineintherough · 22/03/2022 10:19

Respond with a question. If she's saying horses, ask her what colour they are or how many. That soon shuts them up.

TheSmallAssassin · 22/03/2022 10:18

I would just agree with her and play along like it's a funny game, use it as a bit of fun, rather than a philosophical debate 😊

Tdcp · 22/03/2022 10:18

Yeah it's normal. It's really annoying and draining but normal.

ElliotGoss · 22/03/2022 10:17

My DD and niece both did this. It's an age thing. It's very grinding though.

LittleGwyneth · 22/03/2022 10:15

I don't have any wisdom to share but that sounds REALLY annoying. I suppose the usual advice is to reward other conversation with attention and ignore this wherever possible.

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