March 31, 2009

Running Around



Well I thought this talk would come much later on, but it has happened. I had to sit my daughter down this week and tell her in no uncertain terms that she needed to "stop running around with that boy." He has not been a good influence in her life. Her behavior has been unacceptable. The running around started a few weeks ago and she has refused to listen to her authorities.  She sees him, and her urge is irrepressible, soon they are both running around together. Up she goes and follows his lead. She's a total follower! Where did I go wrong? I feel like a failure of a parent. Perhaps it's her father's 6 month absence that has made such a difference in her life lately. She needs that strong male figure in her life. Maybe she has 'Daddy issues'. This boy isn't really bad per se, but he just lacks direction and self control. I knew it had gotten out of control when her teacher spoke to me last week. "We have a problem with your daughter" she began, and my heart sank. My innocent little daughter- caught running around! Luckily I think we have seen an end to it. After my talk this week she has stopped the running around. When I spoke to her teacher she said things had improved. The influence of the bad boy was not there this week to tempt her however. So I have to brace myself for next week when he is back from vacation and she will either fold under the temptation or ignore him as she has been told repeatedly to do.

The church's nursery (for 18mo-3yr olds) can be a complicated place for a 2 year old.


7 comments:

CSIowa said...

My motto is "If you don't run, they can't chase you!" Look out world, here comes Baby Girl!

Kristina P. said...

Glad you stopped her loose morals now!

Rhonda said...

That is such a cute picture. Love it.

Seeker said...

Yes Yes...stop that errant behavior before it leads to other vile stuff..like...like.... licking the same ice cream cone and Lord forgive her, speaking out of turn....WHEW.. gotta get control now...LOL

literaqueen said...

You gotta watch out for those Nursery gangs that form when your back is turned. They commandeer toys, eat all the goldfish crackers, sing the wrong song during singing time . . . oh, the horror!

literaqueen said...

Hey, you know what? I'll bet her downfall has been two weeks ago when she got in the bathroom drawer. You beast!

Kelly said...

Probably right! At least now I know where I can trace this problem to. Thanks!