Baby was crying, toddler said, "she got hurt, but I did not hurt her, she got hurt all by herself," but the claw marks across her chest match the toddler's hand. What would you do?
I always explain to my 3 and 4 year old lying is not okay and the reasons why it’s not okay. Then I give them a chance to be honest so I ask them if they did said thing to hurt their sibling. After having a chat with them having them apologize to their sibling I also give them a time out or have them go to bed 15 mins before they are supposed to so they know there are consequences to their actions. Always let them know that it’s not okay to lie so have a conversation, give consequences that are affective and follow up with actions. Kids this young do way too many things out of curiosity and not necessarily to hurt anyone. Just keep doing what you’re doing, they are learning just the way you are. It’s a new territory for both of you! Good luck mama
I always explain to my 3 and 4 year old lying is not okay and the reasons why it’s not okay. Then I give them a chance to be honest so I ask them if they did said thing to hurt their sibling. After having a chat with them having them apologize to their sibling I also give them a time out or have them go to bed 15 mins before they are supposed to so they know there are consequences to their actions. Always let them know that it’s not okay to lie so have a conversation, give consequences that are affective and follow up with actions. Kids this young do way too many things out of curiosity and not necessarily to hurt anyone. Just keep doing what you’re doing, they are learning just the way you are. It’s a new territory for both of you! Good luck mama