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Spoiling by Relatives
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The old adage that you can't spoil a baby doesn't apply to preschoolers. If Mommy says no and Aunty Sarah says yes, it may seem like your hard work teaching your children not to beg, not to whine, and to behave well is ruined by the in-laws. From eating sweets to buying new toys, the set of rules that applies to your preschooler at home doesn't necessarily apply at Grandma and Grandpa's, especially if your relatives live far away and don't see your child often.
Is there anything you can do about your relatives spoiling your child?
- Although not all experts agree, child psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro, author of "The Secret Language of Children: How to Understand What...
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Sometimes, no matter what you try to teach them about giving and receiving there is always someone out there that will sabotage everything you are doing. Like it or not, you have to take a stand against these relatives and tell them up front that they although you know they mean well, giving your child too much is just not healthy. Perhaps instead of all the stuff, you can arrange a play date with the favorite aunt or uncle. Every few months they can get together for an afternoon where they can do something fun and really share quality time together. Be sure that you set some rules before each encounter such as no sweets, sodas etc. The favorite aunt or uncle might want to spoil them with edible treats too!
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