How can i explain to my 2 y/o..?

Question

Okay we're going to the Amusement park for four hours at 7:00 tonight. My 11 year olds and my 15 year old are going on this roller coaster called " The hurricane". My 2 year old is whining and begging me to let her go on when we're there. I told her " No, You're to young. But the good thing is, that you'll be able to go on rides that they can't go on!" She just whines and pleads. Should i Just leave her home with the babysitter? She's saying she's not gonna go if i don't let her go on. I know, It seems like she's controlling me, but she's not. I explained it in the best way that i can.

Answer 1

Yes, she is trying to control you. Obviously she has whined about things in the past and you have given in. Just tell her its dangerous for little kids and she can't go on it - leave it at that. Let her stand there and cry if that's what she chooses. She'll get over it quick enough. Definitely don't leave her home - she may see that as a reward for her bad behavior. Make her part of the family and tell her there are rules. Be the parent.

Answer 2

Seven at night is way too late to bring her to the amusement park even if she could go on all the rides.

You are setting the stage for a nightmare---and if your over tired, over stimulated 2 yr year old has a total meltdown, then YOU own it. Bringing a a kid that age to an amusement park at that hour is putting her in an impossible situation. Leave her home and you and the other kids can have a good time---if you bring her you will all be angry with her because she will not be a fun time.

Expecting her to go, keep up with you all, have fun and behave is not FAIR TO HER. Don't ask her to do the impossible--leave her home!!!

Answer 3

I wouldn't bring a two year old to an Amusement park, as you very well know their patience wears very thin.  Go and enjoy yourself with your older children, and then plan something that just you and your 2 year old can do.  She's not controling you...that's how every two year old is.  If she does go, as soon as she sees the ride, she will freak out anyway and will not want to go.  Good Luck, hope this helps!

Answer 4

so, your the mom right?

i think you know what to do. be more stern.

Answer 5

It seems that's the norm nowadays w/children (their the adult and we're the kids)...Let her know it's not that she's too young but they (the operators) won't let her on coz of her height and yes also young...My stepgrandson only got to go on 3-4 rides coz of his height and he's 3yo (just too short for their preference) plus the sad thing about it was the fair had a ride all day long special, but just got stuck in his stroller all day long...I hope she'll understand

Answer 6

Don't worry, once she gets on the rides only she's allowed on, she won't want to get off. She will forget all about the big rides.

P.S. I brought my daughter to an amusement park last year (she is 3 this year) for her first time. She absolutely LOVED it and didn't fuss the whole time we were there!

Answer 7

Well.....if it were me? Simply tell her the truth. That she is to young, small, howeer ya want to put it...and that the people that own the park, coaster...etc, will not allow her on it. She asks why again, explain to her that it is thier rules. That you have to be a certain age to ride. Tell her that these are the rules of the park.  What you said kind of follows this. You explained to her that the older kids are not able to ride HER rides.  See what I mean?  If she continues to cry and fuss.....what ever you do, dont give in. It will continue to get worse....she will think that she can things by playn' you.  Stnd your ground.  If she cries to much, leave her home. I bet she'll stop before ya know it.  She will be happy when she gets there.  Best to you..  By the way.....try and make your answers to her simple.  A way that she will understand and at the same time wont ask anymore questions.