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julia s.
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Posted: June 13 2008 at 12:09pm | IP Logged Quote julia s.
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I know usually it is the younger children bothering the older ones that comes up as an issue -- and from time to time that is an issue. But lately if my younger child is quietly engaged (a rare occurrence during the day) the older two will walk in and start grabbing the toys and changing the game into something loud and physical. In part they remember playing with the toys and in part they just really like their baby brother and they associate him with physical games -- not quiet learning.

I'm not always there to catch them initially and once they get the younger one riled up it's a done deal -- his concentration for that toy or book is shot.

I'm not sure how to approach the older two. I don't want them thinking that their brother is off limits to play with, but I need him to have his quiet time too.

Has anyone dealt with this before?


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This situation can happen in any home or classroom. It actually IS okay for a child to be off-limits when they are concentrating on something. Simply explain to the older kids that they may not bother the younger when when he's working.

If you tell them why (that once he's concentrating it's important not to break it), they'll probably not only leave him alone, but actually make a point of tip-toeing and whispering when he's working. They'll become your co-conspirators.
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