RainbowSprinkles Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Whenever he gets "in trouble", meaning he did something he wasn't supposed to do or didn't do something that he was asked to go and I talk to him about it, he will lift up his arms to cover his ears, close his eyes, and look down. Have your dc done that at one time or another? He does this every single time and I'm just wondering if that is something normal. My dd8 has never done this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I've seen it a lot. I don't know if this is the right thing to do or not, but I just take their hands off their ears and tell them I need them to listen and be respectful. I don't require a "look me in the eye" b/c a couple had trouble doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My ds6 does this occasionally. I just ignore it....I know he can hear me even with his hands over his ears. :lol: I just briefly say what I need to say to him and move on. My other kids never did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I would wait until they look at you and are willing to acknowledge what you're saying. I might mention it before hand.... "When Mama is talking with you, I need you to look at me and look like you're paying attention. Let's practice." It may take a while, but covering their ears and looking away, appears disrespectful and like further disobedience, to me. It's probably just one of those choices that come with parenting :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Very common. It often just means they are a bit upset or embarrassed. Unless it's accompanied by a sneer or "la, la, la, I'm not LISTENING" I would ignore it. When my dd was 6, I would have loved that reaction - - she generally ran out of the room when upset, lol, and hid under the blankets or in a closet. You would think she was due for a beating, rather than a mild correction. We allowed it, b/c she did it when she KNEW she could not stay calm and listen. She always returned (eventually!), and was then able to listen. She's ten, and doesn't do it anymore. Much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Okay, thanks. I feel better now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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