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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCMWE
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008
     
    CMWE

    My three-year-old talks constantly while I'm pushing him in the jogging stroller, and demands answers. I can't really talk back. I'm running 6 miles today, no babysitter, 2 kids, and I'm realllllllly tempted to let them watch a movie on the portable DVD player while we run.

    Is this ridiculous? I suspect it is.

    • CommentAuthorFree Member4DMNYC
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008
     
    4DMNYC
    Meh, I give it a 3 on the terrible meter. I don't really see it as THAT ridiculous.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlnd1218
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008
     
    lnd1218

    Not terrible at all. I grew up on a lot of t.v. and a lot of outdoors...I spend most of my (free) time outdoors today. :)

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberHeidiLlama
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008
     
    HeidiLlama
    What about giving them a book or something? That'd be better than a DVD.
    • CommentAuthorFree Member4DMNYC
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008
     
    4DMNYC
    So what did you decide?
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberJayEdgar
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2008 edited
     
    JayEdgar

    I sympathize with this situation. However, I suggest that kids learn it's ok to not be constantly stimulated, and not have you at their beck and call. Heck, *I'd* love to be pushed around like that and watch the world go by!

    Before your run, try saying, "Honey, Mommy/Daddy [sorry, I dont' know your gender] can't talk while we're running. We'll talk about your important questions afterward." Then, if you get demands, simply relax and say something like, "later, remember?" And spend time with them specifically after the run. When you are firm and consistent in this, the demands will stop, and they'll learn to enjoy the ride.

    I cite Jane Nelsen's Positive Discipline as a source for this type of logic. And my saying that goes along with this is "What you permit, you promote." : )

    Best of luck to you. Thanks for being a caring parent who takes care of yourself at the same time! It's inspirational to me, and I just have a cat. ;-)

    Cheers,

    Jay

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberSimmoT
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2008
     
    SimmoT

    I'd go the DVD route. It's ingenious!!!!

    In fact - If I ran past you I would just laugh and think "that's a really good idea". I mean you can't make kids enjoy scenery.

    I remember when I was a kid, my parents would go on and on about fresh air, walking in the bush (woods), and I just couldn't understand it.... "BORING" is what I thought. Probably because as a kids you are not in an office block staring at a computer screen all freak'n day. Now of course I love it.

    Mind you - my kids (twins) are only 8mths old. They don't care/understand what I say. So maybe the book JayEdgar mentioned is something to start reading up on.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdrkonijn
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2008
     
    drkonijn
    You could always teach them to use a stop watch and have them time your laps. Get them engaged in the activity. Go! We can pass that guy with the dog.
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    nickandcaryl
    Jay Edgar knows his stuff
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberianianian
    • CommentTimeApr 24th 2008
     
    ianianian
    not terrible at all.  IMO the kids are there in the stroller because YOU want to run, not because they want to be there.  so let them be entertained, but to them the dvd player is a priveledge, ie. they can only bring it if they are good that day. 

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