Zann always have her usual routine of drinking milk, brushing teeth and changing into the new diaper before sleeping. And even though sometimes the procedures will include a abit of resistance or even some threatening, I wish she listens and coopertate with me. Including the times when she insists sleeping with the lights on.
Last night, she wanted to bring her shoe onto the bed. No sooner, she was into throwing tantrums and crying. And I was rebuked for not giving in to Zann. “你是怎样做妈妈的, 只会弄她哭…她要什么就给她.”
It’s not the first time to hear such unkind remarks from my mum. There’s always intervention whenever I am trying to teach Zann. How to discipline Zann when crying isn’t allowed. I don’t wish to say anymore. I have nothing good to say about my mum either.
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February 5, 2009 at 6:53 pm
oh girl!
*big hugs*
this is more than just between your mum and you
its also a difference in generation gap
a difference between parenting styles
there is no easy answer.
but at least, she is your mum, in a way, you still can ‘talk-back’
imagine mine, its MIL during my confinement days…. aiyo… depression man!
either turn a deaf ear or argue lor. I would prefer play dumb and deaf.
February 5, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I think every child has their own good and bad points. Cendrine is a very good self-feeder and eater while my Vince is quite ok with sleeping. I also does not give in to his tantrums and crying.
For lights on problem, I will make it fun for Vince to switch off the light by himself or say magic word “lights off!” or ask him count 1 to 10 before we switch off the lights.
February 5, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Oops I mean to type your girl Zann is a good eater but I guess her mommy loves to eat too! ;p
February 6, 2009 at 10:08 am
I believe u as a mom has the right to discipline ur child. dont let others interfere. also be firm
i’m with u…
February 6, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Your child, your right to discipline, as long as it’s not abuse. Grandparents tend to give in to the grandchild, but we as parents have to set boundries.
February 8, 2009 at 1:55 am
If I were you, I also wont give in..
I think as SD said, you have the right to discipline your child.
February 9, 2009 at 5:53 pm
i hv my downs cos stayin wif our kids’ grandparents..
it’s always easier to discipline when the kids knew there’s no ‘hill’ to back up… ^_~