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Mother Duck
03-20-2005, 06:42 PM
Hi all,

I have been trying to teach my toddler (2.5yod) about not using "Mummy's words". She is the proverbial parrot! She loves to tell her older sisters what to and not to do! They do not appreciate it very much - understandably!

Since I've told her about not using Mummy's words she'll say for example, "Go and clean your teeth neenee (Chanty), that's mummy's words!" :LOL Very funny when ya think about it, but nevertheless frustrating to her siblings.

Any ideas for helping her use her own words and not "help" her sisters to obey?

Thanks

ArmsOfLove
03-20-2005, 06:58 PM
:lol

how cute

sounds like she is getting the rules down herself and teaching is the best way to learn ;) I would just remind her that you are the mommy and thank her for trying to help but assure her you can do it. And maybe equip the other girls with something to say to her to remind her of the rule like, "I like to hear Mummy's words from mummy, thank you."