I had a 5 yr old come in this am, kind of quiet. His Dad Says, little brother had pancakes and bacon for breakfast, but the 5 yr old said "He didnt want any!". So I responded by saying "wow, no pancakes and bacon?" you must NOT be hungry, pancakes and bacon is delish. then I said, "well ,what do you think I will say when you come to me later and ask for breakfast?" Then he turns toward his Dad, puts his hands over his face and begins to cry. dad picks him up and says, dont cry, I'm sure miss ______ will give you some breakfast. (i say nothing)
Am I so mean? I say: "you dont eat what was offered at home, you dont eat here!" I gently responded to his continuing crying by having him go lay down in a bedroom, he is clearly not ready for the day yet. 2,3,even early 4, I can tolerate this somewhat.....but this child is going to kindergarten in two weeks and is crying like a baby in my bedroom right now, because he doesnt get breakfast. Am I really a mean person for not letting him run his own little show.??????