Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Now now, no need to get nasty about it. When I assisted, ahem, in my youngest son's Kindergarten, I let the kids come to me instead of approaching them. I am a big guy and I know from experience it's better if their curiosity draws them to me, rather than me looming over them. They loved me. (I'm very good with little kids and the occasional small furry coastal animal.) In any case, though, when one is babysitting, its inevitably the opposite that happens. A new adult or older kid is suddenly and unwantedly thrust into a position of authority over the little kid. So the kid will occasionally say or do things to back this new person off a bit, such as saying you're fat. They might also test limits, or see if their usual powers work in this new situation, etc. Best advice: Never let anything a little kid says offend you or bother you in the slightest. They're just being honest and blunt and have no social graces; all of this is a blessing. And when a little kid says, " Wow, you're fat, " you just say, " You're not kidding, " or " Yes, I am, what are you? " and they'll be your friend because they don't mean all the cruel sick things adults mean when adults say such things. Different species. On Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at 06:59 AM, wrote: > > Try being a teacher! > > --- ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote: > > " What you are thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary. " -Ralph Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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