Re: siblings arguing
I think it's worth getting to the bottom of it for two reason: One is that they feel heard. Two is that it gets old and the 'fun' of starting something gets lost.
If you know that the 7yo is the one seeking the negative attention from 10yo, I would find a way make sure she understand what behavior is causing friction and then have some boundaries when she crosses the line. If you come out on Tuesday and there have been problems, then on Wednesday when you nurse the 3yo, 10yo watches 5yo and 7yo stays in her room until you come out.
I think acknowledging 10yo's frustration with a 'from now on, leave the discipline to me'...but you have to follow through.
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Elizabeth
"Truth without love is divisive and hurtful & love without truth is anemic"--Pastor Estep
Arise, cry out in the night...pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children..; Lamentations 2:19
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