BikeBookBread Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Please fill in the blank. What do you do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It kind of depends.... but for the most part, tell her to get over it and move on with my life. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Say, "Wow, I'm sorry your lollipop broke, I can see that makes you sad." Then distract onto something else. "Why don't we go over here and play blocks now?" My DD is 11. Distraction doesn't work anymore. :glare: ETA, I would acknowledge it once, then not give it anymore energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Please fill in the blank. What do you do??? Put an arm around them, give them silence if that's what they need to regroup and move on, or else coach them a bit through it "You're disappointed the lollypop broke, that's hard." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Say, "Oooh, you're lucky--now you've got TWO!" It worked on the first 3; #4's not buying. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Say, oh, that's the worst. I hate it when that happens. Then go take a nap with her if she's just beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 commisserate with her. Her feelings are as strong as an adult saddened and frustrated with something on their adult level. I'm assuming another lollipop wasn't on hand. I'd put the pieces on a special plate so she can eat them one by one. That would have worked for my dds. My ds wouldn't have ever cared one iota. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 "Your lollipop broke? Aw. That's too bad". That's it; nothing more, nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Say, "Oooh, you're lucky--now you've got TWO!" It worked on the first 3; #4's not buying. :glare: :iagree: Same with crayons and cookies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 "Oh that's a shame. Are you going to eat it anyway or throw it out?" Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Am I the only one who would just give the kid another lollipop? (Assuming that I had another one, and also assuming that the lollipop was dropped accidentally, not on purpose to see what would happen.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I usually assume it is about something else. A buildup of frustrations that culminates in a meltdown over a broken lollipop. I'm sure that isn't always the case, but it usually is with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 ...give her a hug, say "I'm sorry your lolly broke, sweets," and move on. If she (he, in my case) couldn't move on, I'd probably ask if she wanted to eat the pieces now, or save them in a baggie for later and read a story together on the couch. When one is 5, the surprise of a broken lollipop can be quite a disappointment. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 DS2 is five and gets sad about broken candy. If I have more, I let him pick another, and then he gets to eat both. I did this with DS1 - now at 7, he is no longer upset about broken candy. I think he was over it by 6. It never felt like a big thing to him because he could have another if he wanted to. In a situation when I don't have another, I promise something for later. To me the broken food thing is a cute childhood fixation with things being perfect and whole, that will pass. I remember how I felt when I was four and my brother (nine years older then me) broke a lovely banana I was about to bite into (because he wanted half). I started to wail, he repaired the banana with Elmer's glue and gave it back to me...and I was very happy with it ! :lol: Our mom intercepted it though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hard to know. 1. Is it perfectly edible still? I'd just say, "Bummer, but at least you can still eat it." 2. Is it dirty and I don't have another one? "Sorry, kiddo. I know that is disappointing. I'm proud of you for being a big kid about it." Or if they are not being a big kid about it, I'd likely add, "Time to buck up now." Hugs and we move on. 3. Is it dirty and I DO have another one, "Hey, it is your lucky day. I've got another one." I rarely have lollipops around though so it would probably be #1 or #2. The only way I wouldn't give them another lollipop if I had one was if they had been warned and it was their own misbehavior that caused the broken lollipop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 "Oh, gosh, that's really too bad." And move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Console her and move on. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Am I the only one who would just give the kid another lollipop? (Assuming that I had another one, and also assuming that the lollipop was dropped accidentally, not on purpose to see what would happen.) No, you're not the only one. I'd give the kid another lollipop, too. :) I'd toss the broken one in the trash. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'd remind the child that there are people starving in the US and to be thankful that she has a treat at all. Just kidding. :lol: No, what I've said in the past is either "Both pieces taste the same, so you can still eat it" or (if its inedible), "That's too bad. Maybe you can get another next time." In our world the only lollies you get are either from trick or treating or the bank drive-up window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Eat it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita in NC Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Tell them, "Hey, if you don't want it I'll eat it for you!" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I say, "That's okay. They taste just as good when they're broken. Just eat it, or throw it away." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It depends. I think that, from another thread that I posted about my 6 year old dd, our DD's may be similar LOL. My DD would be crying and whining over a broken lollipop. For her, I'd probably try to commiserate with her for a minute...but the whining would probably still continue so I'd send her to the bed until she thinks she can stop crying/whining. My 3 year old (almost 4) is easier to reason with. I could commiserate with her about it and then she'd be finished and could go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 tell her the pieces still taste good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 You all are so nice!!!!!!!!! I would probably laugh at the drama (my dd is already a career drama queen, so we have lots of practice), and then make goofy faces and dare her not to laugh. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Depends on why it borke. Breaking after hitting sibling in head with it, "Well....you are lucky you didn't break your sisters head! Throw the rest out and apologize!" After dropping it while running even though I have said, "Stop running please," 15 times....."Well that is what you get for not listening! Lollipops only like to be eaten by good listeners!" :) Accident break, "I am so sorry that your sucker broke." And a BIG HUG! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Depends on why it borke. Breaking after hitting sibling in head with it, "Well....you are lucky you didn't break your sisters head! Throw the rest out and apologize!" After dropping it while running even though I have said, "Stop running please," 15 times....."Well that is what you get for not listening! Lollipops only like to be eaten by good listeners!" :) Accident break, "I am so sorry that your sucker broke." And a BIG HUG! :D Yes to all this. Adding only "ok, time to buck up and move on now" for either of the last 2 scenarios when the whining continues for more than another couple of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) If it were MY kiddo, commiserate and move on. AnotherLinda's or MyBlueLobsters kiddo? Buy another half dozen and give them to the child immediately. I can get away with spoiling the others, mine are grown and I need baby fixes now and then. Edited January 24, 2011 by Remudamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 That type of behavior means, for my dd, that she is tired. So off to nappie time we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Say, "Oooh, you're lucky--now you've got TWO!" It worked on the first 3; #4's not buying. :glare: That would be me, too. There's not much wit can't fix for my dc. :D If the child continued crying too long or loud, we would have a chat about what a real problem in life is. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Pat on the back... "aww.. that's too bad" and walk away. If she continues on crying, she goes to her room until she's over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 If it were MY kiddo, commiserate and move on. AnotherLinda's or MyBlueLobsters kiddo? Buy another half dozen and give them to the child immediately. I can get away with spoiling the others, mine are grown and I need baby fixes now and then. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Say to her "Oh cool! Now you've got two pieces instead of one! Would you be willing to share one?" On edit: Oops - this is a repeat. lol Edited January 25, 2011 by Teachin'Mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd replace the lollipop with a new one ~ assuming that the first wasn't smashed intentionally or anything. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 "Bummer. Do the two broken halves each taste the same? Do they taste the same as they did when they were whole? Why did it break - did you lick it really thin in one spot or do you think it had a crack that you didn't see at first?" Then probably, "What do you mean, you dropped it on the floor? Did the dog lick it? She did and she's the one who broke it?!? Why did you let Mommy lick it after the dog had already had some? I though it was kind of fuzzy around the edges...":glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Am I the only one who would just give the kid another lollipop? (Assuming that I had another one, and also assuming that the lollipop was dropped accidentally, not on purpose to see what would happen.) Glad to see you and I are on the same page. After reading the first few responses, I was beginning to think I'm a wuss. If I had another to give her, I'd replace the broken one with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) "Oh, I'm sorry that happened. I bet it still tastes good, though." And then when she cries on and on, like my kids do, I will probably say, "Okay. That's it. It's time to move on and be pleasant or go somewhere else until you are done crying." I'm really, really working on the overreaction and drama here. Not that I'm having too much luck. Sigh. ETA: I'm assuming it's a lollipop that I didn't give her. I wouldn't buy another lollipop, but if I have a bunch of them, say a bag of dum dums or something, then yeah, I would give her another one. But I'm not going to go out and buy another lollipop. Edited January 25, 2011 by Terabith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Am I the only one who would just give the kid another lollipop? (Assuming that I had another one, and also assuming that the lollipop was dropped accidentally, not on purpose to see what would happen.) nope...I just give'em a new one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-girl Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Am I the only one who would just give the kid another lollipop? (Assuming that I had another one, and also assuming that the lollipop was dropped accidentally, not on purpose to see what would happen.) I would. Mostly just to shut the kid up. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am not the one who gives it to them usually. ??? So give them a new one wouldn't be an option. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) It really depends - on my mood, the circumstances of the tragic lollipop accident, and the "tone" of the crying. I could accordingly replace the lollipop (and eat the broken one myself), sympathise and allow the traumatised little one to sit on my lap and eat the broken lollipop, or say "Tough - it broke, eat it or don't, your call." (The latter would usually be when efforts at sympathy have done little to resolve the problem.) Nikki Edited January 25, 2011 by nd293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbeee Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Bummer! But ya know what? Some kids have never even tasted a lollipop. Or chocolate. And there will be many more lollipops in your life. So throw it out(unless the 10 second rule applies), dry your tears, and be glad it was just a silly lollipop and not something that is very special to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 give her a hug, rub her back and says something like "It's hard when something we really like breaks." I don't feel like I have to fix it though. But it's important to recognize feelings and empathize. It was important to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When my kids have a lollipop, it's because the dentist gave them a sugar free one or we got one from a little basket at a restaurant or something like that, so I don't usually have another one to offer. I would just say, "Oh man, that stinks!" I'm sure if they hadn't dropped the other piece they would eat it and be happy. In fact, I'm pretty sure this has happened before. I don't remember there being much whining or complaining about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I guess I would have to head to the orthopedist for a cast or something. I don't like broken Lollys .:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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