Whats the best way to deal with a cheeky 5 year old? (Other than her mouth, she's normally well behaved)?

Question

She is very sarcastic and has a very 'adult' sense of humour.

One day we had a power outage so I lit about 20 candles in the lounge. My husband came home and remarked it looked like a coven. "You haven't taken a notion to witchcraft have you love?" She responded "Ma, he called you a witch. I wouldn't stand for that! [pause] Turn him into a frog!"

When she asked to pierce her ears I said no. I told her when I had mine done I got an infection and had to take the studs out. The reason I never got them re-pierced was because it hurt so much. She then responded that the real reason she has to put up with "ugly clipons" is because I'm a "wuss".

When I told her to tidy her room, she said it wasn't messy, it was "art". Tracy Emin's unmade bed was art, "I must be an art genius because I've got an unmade bedroom."

Just today, she did something silly. When I asked what she was thinking of, she just said "well, I'm a dozey head. That didn't come from Dad's side of the family."

Answer 1

I don't think I would deal with the mouthy names of wuss and ugly, but the rest of it just tells me that she is very smart and on her toes.  :)  As long as she isn't being disrespectful, I wouldn't do much.  My sons are very dry witted (like their mother LOL).

Answer 2

Spank her butt

Answer 3

If that is honestly true then she's a genius.  You need to have her tested because those aren't normal responses from a small child.  I'm sorry I know it might be irritiating, but if my kid was saying that stuff at 5 I'd be proud!

Answer 4

Sounds to me like your little darling has a problem with a lack of respect for authority - where are the boundaries?? Let me ask you this - what would have happened to you if you talked to your Mom like that when you were little?

Answer 5

haha. She's not cheeky, she's just a witty and outspoken young lady. The best way to "deal" with that is to laugh at her jokes (which are indeed funny) and let her join the conversation.

Answer 6

I bet your daughter will be a script writer for comedy shows when she's grown up. Such a smart and witty girl... Just occasionally tell her to consider people's feelings when she's being witty.

Answer 7

if what your saying  is true  your  daughter  is a genius, she  is demonstrating  a  much older then  normal intellect  for her age you  should  have  her tested  for her  IQ you  could  be surprised

at  what  you find , and you should get  her  ears  pierced  it doesn't  hurt  wen  done  professionally  and  if  you  apply   some  alcohol every day  for  a week  and  keep  turning  it  it will not  get infected ,

Answer 8

It sounds like instead of working against her behavior, you're better off redirecting it into something worthwhile like a hobby or activities. A child like that has mental energy to burn. Correct her when she is being downright disrespectful because she needs to learn early on what is appropriate for time and place.