Someone at daycare called my 4 year old daughter fat and ugly. It was one of my friends children. Children at that age, learn by example, correct? This is so disturbing to me. My daughter is far from ugly, and has become to critical of her appearence.
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This is my daughter, is she not beautiful, regardless of her weight? She is involved in three sports at the moment to assist with her dieting goals, but she is always saying she hates her life and she is fat and ugly. I want to ring the child who was making fun of her's neck! And the girl's mother is one of my so-called friends. But she denied her daughters actions...WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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Yes, children learn by example. I'm sure she isn't the first kid at that daycare to say something mean to another kid. Try to explain to your daughter that people sometimes say mean and hurtful things and remind her to think about how that made her feel the next time she is going to say something mean and hurtful to someone.
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Its a cruel world out there and little kids are scrutinised all of the time. It is because of the way that they are brought up by their parents. If those children bullying child were taught how to respect other people,things like this would never happen. I would just explain to your child that you should not listen to what other people say and tell her to ignore what they say. Children are generally nasty to other children because they are jealous of them,you should just show your child that she is pretty and make her feel better by tackling her issues :)
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that is the thing...she never says anything mean to anyone. Not even in her defense. It is pitiful. I try to explain to her to take up for herself and she won't even say anything mean to defend herself. I pray that she can lose some weight so she doesn't get picked on anymore. I have taught her very well about not making fun of anyone for any reason. She even takes up for others that are being made fun of. I just wish she would take up for herself!
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Calling names and exchanging ugly remarks are common among that age group and may even continue up to the age group of 11 years old. The only way to overcome this is to consult the person incharged to respond on this issue.Its their duty to cultivate respect during their watch and we as parents will also need to cultivate the same good values at home.
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I think it's dangerous to assume that this little girl has learned to make comments like this from her parents. She is also subject to the example of other children at the day care centre, among others. Be careful not to lose a friendship because of a fight between your children - and you are already on your way to doing that by calling her a so-called friend.
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oh i totally feel for you! My daughter is also 4 and although she hasn't been called fat or ugly (i would flip) there is a girl in her class that is being terrible to her. She has my daughter in tears just about daily and it is killing me. ugh! Funny thing is that I WAS also friends with her mom but tension has grown since this has all been going on. It's terrible. I would love to chat with you about our experiences with this. Is there a way to message you privately?
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your daughter is beautiful,pretty like a angel,bless her,children have become very nasty n spiteful there should be more discipline in educatinal establishments.
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