Hanging About

[Lee-Bee]

If the child (3yrs) is choosing to run around being silly, even after the caregiver gives firm warnings/reminders then the child does need to take responsibility. It's not a 12month old...by 3yrs they know the caregiver means business. Obviously the mom owns most of the problem...but the child is old enough to understand that because of their behavior they now have to sit and wait by the door. One would hope that after a week of this they can try again and the child will know enough to get dressed and go.

[5 Little Monkeys]

If the child (3yrs) is choosing to run around being silly, even after the caregiver gives firm warnings/reminders then the child does need to take responsibility. It's not a 12month old...by 3yrs they know the caregiver means business. Obviously the mom owns most of the problem...but the child is old enough to understand that because of their behavior they now have to sit and wait by the door. One would hope that after a week of this they can try again and the child will know enough to get dressed and go.

Sorry, I read your first comment wrong. I thought you meant it was the child's fault for the mom arriving late. Yes, she is old enough to know better. I have a couple kids who turn into totally different children once the parent shows up. They are 2.5. I tell them everyday that when mom/dad comes it is time to go and no silly business. Of course it doesn't work though because the parents aren't enforcing it. I still put more blame on the parents than the child though. They are acting like that as a result of the parenting.

It annoys me too when pick ups go late or chaotic but I try to remind myself that it's better than a child running out the door wanting to get away from me! lol