Something scary happened!

[OnMyWay]

We were at the mall and stopped at Daiso.  If you don't know it, it is like a Japanese dollar store.  I stayed outside the big wide entry way with the strollers while the girls went in to shop.  They picked out a few things and went to the cashier, which was just directly in front of me, near the doorway.  Katy, our 28 month old daughter, found some plastic rings she wanted, and marched directly out of the store (without paying, luckily the cashier was watching with a smile), and sticks her palm out to me, like "give me money!".  The cashiers were all laughing!  I gave her money and she took it to the cashier. I told Abby we are not going to buy her all this junk every time we go out, no exception this time.

 Our helper took the toy back and gave her something else they bought to carry out.  I didn't see it, but Abby said the angry look on her face when our helper took the toy was priceless!  No crying though, so that was good. Have I created a monster?  She loves to shop.  She sometimes even carries a handbag now.  I try not to spoil her!

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[JJReyes]

No. Children will constantly test the boundaries as to the limits parents will allow them. A firm, "No." and the parents stick to it should have the same result next time. If the child wins, when a "No" becomes a "Yes," the next time will be more difficult.  

 

[Old55]

Oh my! You used the trigger word..... Hand bag and shopping in the same sentence. Sadly there is nothing you can do but let nature take it's course after all it's genetically hard wired into your daughters DNA. Shoes and handbags. Nothing to be done my friend. Lucky for me all boys no girls. But my wife makes up for it!!!

[Dave Hounddriver]

8 hours ago, Old55 said:

You used the trigger word..... Hand bag and shopping in the same sentence.

My Yvonne is now addicted to online shopping for hand bags and clothes.  So much so that she is buying stuff for all her friends who are not yet addicted.  The budget is suffering but if her friends pay for the items she is buying for them then she should break even.  Let us pray.

[OnMyWay]

I was thinking about using electric shock therapy on her.  Every time she reaches for something in the store (which is constant) I will give her a small zap.

Wife will not agree to it.

[Dave Hounddriver]

2 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

I was thinking about using electric shock therapy on her.  Every time she reaches for something in the store (which is constant) I will give her a small zap.

Wife will not agree to it.

Your idea may work well in reverse.  If she uses any electric toys, games, gadgets of any kind then use electric withdrawal therapy on her. Any time she does something you don't approve of, deny her the use of electricity or batteries.

[skyskyper]

3 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

I was thinking about using electric shock therapy on her.  Every time she reaches for something in the store (which is constant) I will give her a small zap.

 

 

Once you get older and forgetful, she would be more than willing to use electric shock therapy too -

[OnMyWay]

1 minute ago, skyskyper said:

 

Once you get older and forgetful, she would be more than willing to use electric shock therapy too -

The heck with older, I need it now!  

[skyskyper]

[Jake]

1 hour ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

Your idea may work well in reverse.  If she uses any electric toys, games, gadgets of any kind then use electric withdrawal therapy on her. Any time she does something you don't approve of, deny her the use of electricity or batteries.e

This is an excellent idea Dave.  Disapproval means no reward along with some positive re-enforcement like praising them when they do something good.  

However in my household, Judy usually countermands my decision and allows our grand daughter more freedom to do whatever she wants.  But I can't help myself sometimes.....I spoil her rotten too!

Do you want Gucci or Chanel......