Does anyone else have a rude 6 year old?

Question

Someone please tell me that this is normal behavior, because this is relatively new behavior in my home and I'm wondering if I'm overreacting or if this is just a phase...and what should I do about it? I have a 6-1/2 year old daughter who is an only child. These days she's been interrupting my conversations with other adults, chiming in with her comments in the middle of when I'm talking, on the phone, at the dinner table, etc. She's always around listening and I often catch her staring (tuning into) at me and my friend, etc. Now, is she just trying not be left out? I don't think it's attention thing, because she's not that type of kid. It honestly feels like she doesn't realize she's doing this, but I'm losing my mind. Tonight I made her leave the table at supper because she just chimed in with an "It doesn't matter to me..." when my partner and I were making decisions about something. I'm constantly telling her to "mind her business", etc. Someone please tell me how they deal with this and what works! I know it sounds petty but my daughter is a very well-behaved child otherwise and this is all so new...so maybe a phase?

Answer 1

Do you have older children. Between the ages of 9 - 17. Because if you do they are obviously going through a rude stage and since younger children look up to older people she will copy her.

If you don't well shes obviously trying to show off. Just ignore her and send her to her room.

Answer 2

Backhand her

Keep doing it every time she misbehaves until she learns some respect!

Answer 3

This is totally normal because she's only six. 6 year olds are just learning when it is appropriate to do and say certain things. Don't tell her to "mind her business", that isn't constructive and she won't learn anything. Quietly and calmly tell her that "Mommy is talking right now, sweetie, and you need to be quiet". Tell her that interruptions are impolite and will not be tolerated. Since she's only six she doesn't understand that everything isn't about her. She will learn, but it won't be "just a phase" unless you teach her when it's okay to speak out and when it isn't. Going to school will help her learn this skill as well.

Answer 4

I have two kids in this age group, and yes it is VERY irritating.  However, kids this age are just getting to the stage of life where they realize they, hey I do have an opinion, and it's not the same as my mom's!  They will test their boundaries to see how much "adult" conversation you are going to allow them to be a part of.  They are getting older, and want to see how much older they are going to be treated.  I am constantly telling my son not to interrupt, to not worry about what I am talking about because it isn't his business, whatever.  One thing that I do, which probably sounds stupid is, when they start talkin about things that don't concern them, I will look at them and ask "What is your name?".  Then when he says "Jacob", I say, then you need to worry more about Jacob and less about the rest of us.  It is a phase, but you have to let them know that its not appropriate or it wont go away.  You were right in sending her away from the table, that lets her know that you will not tolerate it.

Answer 5

maybe shes just nosy

Answer 6

well I have a 5 year old daughter who is the exact same way. She likes to be part of the "grownups" and not be left out. What I do is I talk about things she can't be part of when she isn't around. After her bedtime is always a good time to catch up with your partner and talk about grown up things. And if you are talking with a friend privately try telling her this is boring grown up stuff and she would be bored. that is what I say and it gets her every time. also email is good because it is private but you can still talk the same. If you are talking with a friend and she buds in look her in the eyes and say "I am speaking". than continue. If she buds in again say "I told you I was speaking. Did you listen?" It is always good to ask a question because they will think about what they did. If she answers no say "Thank you for being honest. now please don't bud in again or I will ask you to leave" If she answers yes than say "no you didn't listen. now please stop budding in or I will ask you to leave" If she does it again tell her "please leave now!" and look her in the eyes until she leaves. It may be annoying the first couple times but if you stick with it she will catch on!

Answer 7

My mom held up a finger if we were interrupting and didn't acknowledge us if we continued talking while she was in a conversation, but as soon as there was a slight break she would ask us what we wanted to say and then we would tell her, and if we were getting into her business she would say that it was not something that we should be concerned about, and that it is a conversation between her and whomever she is talking to. It wasn't rude, but it got the point through, works with my kids too, so far.