Do you ever feel like your baby is going to be the class bully and they've started with you?

Question

I'm only 24 weeks pregnant...

Answer 1

Nobody wants their child to be a bully or anything else that could happen.  I'm sure you are going to be a good mother.  That's all you can do; just take everything, one day at the time.  And, set an example to your child; doing things as they come up in everyday life.  You will be surprised how much they learn.  They end up doing everything the way you do them; just by being around you while you do them.  They don't have to watch you do it; just being around what you are doing.  No, kidding.

I used to make dresses for my daughter as she grew up; when she got old enough she started doing the same thing herself.  I never showed her how.

  

Answer 2

No, I never did because I made it clear from the start that this type of behavior was unacceptable. It only happens when a parent allows it for say 5+ years and the all of a sudden expects them to stop. If it is not allowed from the first incident and punishment is given EVERY time it happens a child learns to be nice. That is one of the biggest mistake people make. If the rules are enforced from the start you generally do not have to spank and kids turn out very nice. They also learn from the example that is set. I think a lot of these kids parents have aggression issues as well. It is hard as a parent because you cannot always be your child's friend, you have to set limits and enforce punishment even when it hurts you (emotionally) as well.

Answer 3

could just be hyper, slow down on the coffee and mountain dew, and the chocolates!!

Answer 4

Bullies are a result of bad parents, a broken home, abusive environment, or lack of love from family.  If your child will be raised by caring loving parents he/she will not be a bully.  You are probably just witnessing assertiveness and strong will in your child which guided the right way can be very positive in the future.  Just be consistent in punishment and never show aggressive or out of control behavior and give lots of encouragement and love.

ETA: whoa I didn't notice you said you were just 24 weeks pregnant, relax, the baby is just being a baby!!  Geez!

Answer 5

Feeling the pains of parenting already, are we?

I can't say I have, but my niece is a little terror sometimes- I wouldn't call her a bully, though. She just likes to punch people in the heat of the moment. ;)

Answer 6

lol-you could see my nephew move-it was just like alien-sometimes my sister would jump and give a loud "ouch." My favorite thing to do would be to set my glass on her belly every time I came over and she'd have her feet up. You could actually see her belly move and the water would slosh- My BIL filmed it- thank god she was pregnant because if she hadn't have had a child within a few months of witnessing that we would have had to call in an exorcist or something-and she would have kicked both our arses for using her as a coaster had she been thinner with unswelled feet.  

Answer 7

Oh my gosh sweetie, this is not your baby's issue this is yours and I don't mean that facetiously. Why would you think that about an innocent unborn baby? Did you want this baby or was it unplanned? Do you have concerns about raising this child? Children learn bullying unfortunately from those around them and sadly most bullies are bullied by their parents. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. If you raise your child to be kind and considerate and teach them that bullying is unacceptable that is more than half the battle. The rest is affected by the company they keep. If you are a well adjusted mom...with a supportive husband and have no real reason to think this...then I would chalk it up to the hormones. We all have some odd thoughts and dreams when we're pregnant. Relax....in 3-4 months you will be worrying about real stuff for the next 18 years and beyond.