crazed toddler!

[karinasworld]

I have been frustrated lately when watching my dd's advance toddlers class she is in. It is for children ages 3-5. there is a little girl in her class that is 3 who is all over the place and a total distraction/interuption during class. She just joined the class a couple of months ago and I really feel that she should be in a beginers class because she lacks the ability to take turns and listean (I know she is only 3 & most 3 yr olds are crazy, but shes really taking away from the other girls class time) I also have to listen to her mom sit and yell at her dd and sometimes she will even go get in her kids face and yell at her during class. I am very frustrated for my dd and the other girls in the class who are really trying. I just don't know if this is something I should keep my mouth shut on or maybe say something to the coach or gym owners.............

 

[gymmomntc2e6]

pretty much why we have a 2-3 yr old parent tot class. Then a 4-5 yr old preschool class.

 

[flippin out]

This sounds above and beyond the 'normal' 3yr. old child behavior. All 3yrs old are silly and many have a hard time paying attention, but I'm thinking that you're not talking about the 'normal' rambunctiousness.

I'd have a polite discussion with the coach and maybe look into a class at a different time it things didn't get better. I know that the child is only 3.....but I'm thinking the mother is part of the problem. Why is she allowed to march out there and disrupt the class even more by yelling at her kid? The coaches should be able to handle the behavior issues and if they can't then they should escort (send) the kid out to the mom in the lobby to deal with. If this still doesn't fix the problem......look for another class time.

 

[k-dog]

I completely agree with flippin out that "mom" is probably making things worse by being able to communicate with and discipline her child during class. The coaches would probably get a lot more respect and "good" behavior from the child if mom wasn't interfering.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

hahahaha. just struck me funny. the movie 'gremlins" and "chuckie" came to mind. lol.

 

[marie83]

I know those sorts of children only too well! At the moment our parents haven't got a viewing area so they sit at the side of the gym during pre-school. The children think it is ok to go and see mommy every 2 minutes (not all of them, but the odd one) We've now got a sticker chart with 'I can stay with my coach' on it - each week that they remain with their group and not visit mommy all the time they get a sticker! Seems to have worked so far!
However, back on track with your problem. I think it would be fine to mention it to the coach - it might be they are just 'putting up' with it because nobody has complained yet! (Hope not but you never know!)
Good Luck with the situation!

 

[tennesseesunshine]

They have a preschool class at our gym too...ages 3 to 6. My dd started when she was 4 1/2 and the kids pushed her to the back of the line everytime. She would miss her turn regularly. The girls didn't know how to take turns and my dd wouldn't take up for herself. Two weeks into the class they came and told me they were moving her to a beginner level. Four weeks later they moved her to a level 1. Two weeks after her 5th birthday they moved her to level 2 and at 5 1/2 moved her to level 3. Thats where we are now.... and the girls are much older, 2 to 6 years older. They are very kind to her and make sure she always gets her turn. Most of the girls that were in her preschool class are still in the preschool class. Funny how thing work out sometimes...lol