Yup, I agree, if this kid is really only 3, he's actually fairly advanced for his age. My 3yr old nephews and nieces wouldn't know how to give themselves swirlies. One does like to chase people with a toy syringe and yell "I shot you!" though. 
Idiotic Lil' Brother
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IME 2 to 3yr olds are afraid of the toilet and need to potty trained. Most will not have the coordination required to give themselves a swirly. And the braces thing is a bit weird too. I'm having a hard time believing these stories. If they are true you will have your work cut out for you when he gets older. Good luck.
I think Msjinxzd is spot on with her advice and she has 2 very well behaved daughters so listen up!
It really does sound like he's craving attention and to him, any attention is good attention. He probably likes that he gets a reaction out of you. Next time he does it, or something that bothers you, don't say anything or get really upset. You might want to talk to you parents about the hair pulling and see if they would be willing to set up 'time out' guideline that you can enforce if they aren't around. Try and stop the behavior before it happens by spending some quality time with him. Maybe paint some pictures together, play with some play-doh and be sure to show him positive attention then. Not only will you be building a base for a great relationship with your brother (I wish I had a better relationship with my brother) you will probably be giving your parents a break by keeping him occupied. Also, you are almost old enough to babysit (good money!) so think of this as practice. Be creative in the ways you can play with your brother. If you do that you will never run out of ways to keep the kids you babysit occupied! Good luck. I was about your age when my twin sisters were almost 3 so I know how it feels.
It really does sound like he's craving attention and to him, any attention is good attention. He probably likes that he gets a reaction out of you. Next time he does it, or something that bothers you, don't say anything or get really upset. You might want to talk to you parents about the hair pulling and see if they would be willing to set up 'time out' guideline that you can enforce if they aren't around. Try and stop the behavior before it happens by spending some quality time with him. Maybe paint some pictures together, play with some play-doh and be sure to show him positive attention then. Not only will you be building a base for a great relationship with your brother (I wish I had a better relationship with my brother) you will probably be giving your parents a break by keeping him occupied. Also, you are almost old enough to babysit (good money!) so think of this as practice. Be creative in the ways you can play with your brother. If you do that you will never run out of ways to keep the kids you babysit occupied! Good luck. I was about your age when my twin sisters were almost 3 so I know how it feels.
serriously id love to see a kid give himself a swirley
if i hadnt just dumped fish water down the toilet, i might be tempted to try it myself :rofl:
if i hadnt just dumped fish water down the toilet, i might be tempted to try it myself :rofl:
I remember when my brother was a kid. I didn't always have time, he annoyed me every chance he got, he wanted to be tucked into w/e I was doing. As a kid myself I didn't understand this. I was annoyed by this. I didn't know any better. I guess part of me was jealous.
Today I regret not spending more time w/my brother, not trying to teach him by influence, not spending more time just hanging out, reading books, w/e kids do. I was busy trying to climb trees, spend time with kids my age, getting into trouble etc. We are two worlds apart now and I really regret it.
Spend as much time with your little brother as you can. Lead him by example. He might do silly little things that seem idiotic to you, only because you know better. Teach him that these are not the right things to do. Do so without screaming or making a big thing of it. If anything make a joke of it, ask him if he had a good time swimming with the fishes, but humans can't breathe underwater...or something goofy. You'd be amazed at that little moment you took out of your day to ackowledge his actions, right or wrong, will do. It will bring you closer, you will slowly become someone he looks up to...listens to. That bond should be important, he is your family he should be someone you care about, at least enough to try and enlighten him.
There might come a day where you don't have that annoying brother around throwing a fit and asking you to watch and he shoves his head into the toilet and flushes the bowl. And I am sure that would suck, even if it doesn't seem so at this moment in time.
Today I regret not spending more time w/my brother, not trying to teach him by influence, not spending more time just hanging out, reading books, w/e kids do. I was busy trying to climb trees, spend time with kids my age, getting into trouble etc. We are two worlds apart now and I really regret it.
Spend as much time with your little brother as you can. Lead him by example. He might do silly little things that seem idiotic to you, only because you know better. Teach him that these are not the right things to do. Do so without screaming or making a big thing of it. If anything make a joke of it, ask him if he had a good time swimming with the fishes, but humans can't breathe underwater...or something goofy. You'd be amazed at that little moment you took out of your day to ackowledge his actions, right or wrong, will do. It will bring you closer, you will slowly become someone he looks up to...listens to. That bond should be important, he is your family he should be someone you care about, at least enough to try and enlighten him.
There might come a day where you don't have that annoying brother around throwing a fit and asking you to watch and he shoves his head into the toilet and flushes the bowl. And I am sure that would suck, even if it doesn't seem so at this moment in time.
What kind of wires would you happen to have on your braces big enough for someone to pull on?
He sounds like a spoiled brother, all little kids will act like little kids. But he needs to learn what is correct, they are not stupid.. What you said sounds like attention-seeking behavior. Whether the attention you give is screaming at him or for your parents, or playing with him.
He can get seriously sick from sticking his face into the toilet, if not from bodily... things, then the chemicals used to clean... He could even drown.
He sounds like a spoiled brother, all little kids will act like little kids. But he needs to learn what is correct, they are not stupid.. What you said sounds like attention-seeking behavior. Whether the attention you give is screaming at him or for your parents, or playing with him.
He can get seriously sick from sticking his face into the toilet, if not from bodily... things, then the chemicals used to clean... He could even drown.
And calling your little brother "Idiotic" on a fish forum will not help.
I had a big part in raising my niece and nephew from the time I was 7-8 until now(which I must say has squashed me ever wanting kids of my own), and even someone as unexperienced as I can say that you have to be a leader to him at this age. Believe it or not, he looks up to you for what to do and how to act, older siblings are the coolest things ever to kids, no matter how annoying they may be.
I had a big part in raising my niece and nephew from the time I was 7-8 until now(which I must say has squashed me ever wanting kids of my own), and even someone as unexperienced as I can say that you have to be a leader to him at this age. Believe it or not, he looks up to you for what to do and how to act, older siblings are the coolest things ever to kids, no matter how annoying they may be.
