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chrissymum
chrissymum | March 2007

what can i do

am i the only one whose 2 yr old pulls things, (including smashing Easter eggs) off the shelves at the supermarket. this is so embarrassing for me, and i never see any other kids doing this. am i the only one. if not how do other mums deal with this. i don't believe in physical punishment, so this limits what i can do for consequences.  I've tried everything i can think of and still no end in sight. can anyone help me with some ideas.

 



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kastol
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | kastol
what can i do

You are certainly not alone.  My little one picks up things all the time although he has never smashed them.  I agree, take him out of the shop and explain but as he is only 2 then he may not totally understand however if needs be then also take him home he will evenutally learn.  Also always try to put himin the trolley that you get to shop in peace.  My boy is four now so does not always want to go in the trolley.  Try giving him something to occupy him whilst you are pushing him around.  I do agree its embarassing but if there are other Mums in the supermarket then they will relate to that.  Be patient. Good luck

Kastol



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Shamali
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | Shamali
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This may not sound practical but if you are not able to strap them into the trolley or stroller you need to be prepared to pick your child up and walk out of the supermarket and explain to them that you are goin home because they are breaking things and you are not allowed in the shop when you do not do the right thing. Prob being if your shopping time each which is limited. Eventually your child will learn they do the wrong thing they go home evrytime. Best of luck.


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MummaBear
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | MummaBear
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Our kids always do things and we think they are the only ones who do it, but the amount of smashed Easter eggs I see can't all be from your child.  I kept my child restrained until she learnt not to and even now if she starts to run off or misbehave I still strap her into the seat on the trolley or carry her. Gets a bit much when you are only carrying a hand-basket and not pushing a trolley to carry a child as well.  She's pretty good now, but at 3 and a half she's also old enough to have learnt what we and can't do.  Good luck and maybe look into a harness or still use her stroller if needed. At 2 she's still only little but you can still talk to her about things and eventually she will learn.


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hermy
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | hermy
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well iam not to sure but do you have your child walking with you if you do make sure you put her on the seat of a trolley next time this may help to keep her with you and not be able to reach things just what you hand to her.......all children are inquisetive and they just want to explore.....being in the trolley you will not have to get upset with with your child and you can hand some of the things you are buying and you can tell her all about it....what colour it is what you use it for ect ect.......just my opinion hope this helps...........


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mumof1girl
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | mumof1girl
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I'm sure you're not alone in this. I bet you there are other parent's out there in minti world where their children have done this too.
My 4 year old luckily has never done it and never will, but i have seen it done before. It's prolly only a phase too.



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