My little sister can be sweet but then......
By LHenson
@LHenson (26)
United States
August 27, 2008 7:37pm CST
She can be a real pain. Shes 5 by the way.
I have tried every method of punishment with her but she doesn't seem to care about what I say. What should I do? Know of anything good that actually worked?
My mom doesn't really play a role anymore except work and sleep same with our step-dad.I keep asking my mom for help but all she does is yell at her then when she leaves for work my sister just goes back to what ever she wants to do. Do you think I should keep disciplining my sister myself or shoud I talk to my mom about the whole situation again?
Please help I could really use it right now
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2 responses
@lipsticknladdles (814)
• Philippines
28 Aug 08
Of course disciplining the children is the parents' responsibility, no matter how busy she gets. you can talk to your mom about it but of course you can also do your share as the elder sister. I admire you for being so concern with the little one.
With regards to methods of discipline, you have been the witness, it is not effective. If you can try positive reinforcements, such as verbal praising, hugs, etc, it might just work. You can also try making a behavior chart for her wherein she gets a star sticker for every good behavior and a total of 10 stars equals an incentive ( like a new coloring book, a trip to chuck e cheese,etc)....I hope this suggestion works. Let me know if I can be of anymore help.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
28 Aug 08
I think the ball method is very effective. It should never be one sibling's responsibility to "discipline" another, but any positive attention you are able to give her will probably help.
It is unfortunate that your mum is not carrying out her own resposibilities, as she should be guiding your little sister in an appropriate manner and also guiding and setting a good example for you., whereas it seems that you are more grown up than she is. Praises to you for your keen sense of responsibility and good luck.
@lipsticknladdles (814)
• Philippines
28 Aug 08
oh yeah, it did. But i tried that with my students. I have no kids yet & my sisters are 14 & 16 now.Oh i did try it with my 3 year old niece. It worked on some of them, sometimes it doesnt. By the way, you can get a behavior chart in target, on their dollar section. You can also buy little stuffs in dollar stores.
another variation for this is what i call the jar method. I have tons of little balls & every time the kids behave well, we put in 1 ball, if they dont, i take away 1 ball. if the jar gets full we have a popcorn & movie party.
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 08
maybe a talk with your mom is great..and ask for some advices or even a go signal to do the disciplining..although a child that age needs only words and cajoling to let her abide you or listen to you... maybe she just trying to caught the attention of your mom since she was not able to spend her valuable time..
