Elementary School Kids

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If there is no blood or risk of serious injury, then I don't want to hear about it. You need to figure it out on your own. Honestly, it is important for kids to learn how to solve their own problems, how to negotiate, and how to get along with others. Siblings are great at teaching each other these skills if their parents let them.
So in a nutshell, quit jumping in and leave them to handle it on their own.
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I feel your pain! I have 4 kids, ages 8, 6, 5, & 4. The fighting gets on my last nerve at times! Hoping someone can offer up advice for you, because I could use some to! I normally either ignore it, or separate mine and make them play alone. I do find that when I give them tasks, art projects, or play with them, the fighting stops. But I know it's hard at times especially when you need to make dinner, clean, or just want a break!
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This. I have a 6 and a 4 year old and usually let them work it out on their own. They don't get to the point where I have to intervene that often. Unless someone is hurt, I'll give them a warning to either settle it or stop before I get involved - and that's usually only if I'm completely fed up with listening to it or it's to the point of potentially disturbing the neighbors (ie banging on the floors or walls or excessive screaming). They usually settle things pretty quickly by themselves then because we give them both consequences if we have to intervene.
Quoting steelcrazy:
If there is no blood or risk of serious injury, then I don't want to hear about it. You need to figure it out on your own. Honestly, it is important for kids to learn how to solve their own problems, how to negotiate, and how to get along with others. Siblings are great at teaching each other these skills if their parents let them.
So in a nutshell, quit jumping in and leave them to handle it on their own.