How do you deal with "Drama Queens"?

[kidlove]

20 monthes seems to be the ripe age for "time-outs" then by the time they hit about 3, if youve been consistant...seems they have it down pat. They know what you expect of them.

Just have to add: Dont care who you are and how well you run your day care, almost every child knows (it's just human nature) when mom and dad walk through the door, your authority is no longer priority. The parent now runs the show. For me its a good example of how they work at home, some kids see their parents an dwalk the line, if I ask them to pick up, the parent gives them the look and they get right to it. However, if the parent is not authoritative you can tell because I will ask the child to pick up and the child looks at the parent for guidance, the parent doesnt re-affirm my orders and the child goes right for their shoes. sometimes if I feel it needed, i will go to the child take them by the hand in fron of parent and lead them to the mess and say, "i need you to pick up your toys before you go home" thankyou. some parents just dont help!!!

[Momof4]

Just have to add: Dont care who you are and how well you run your day care, almost every child knows (it's just human nature) when mom and dad walk through the door, your authority is no longer priority. The parent now runs the show. For me its a good example of how they work at home, some kids see their parents an dwalk the line, if I ask them to pick up, the parent gives them the look and they get right to it. However, if the parent is not authoritative you can tell because I will ask the child to pick up and the child looks at the parent for guidance, the parent doesnt re-affirm my orders and the child goes right for their shoes. sometimes if I feel it needed, i will go to the child take them by the hand in fron of parent and lead them to the mess and say, "i need you to pick up your toys before you go home" thankyou. some parents just dont help!!!

Oh, I could not agree more with this! But I find the children behave so well for me when the parents are not here. It's because they know my rules and my expectations of them and what I will not tolerate and that I follow through with everything I say. Parents are too tired to do that, but it's my job.