Comments on: Big Boy or Small Boy?

By: Immomsdaughter

Immomsdaughter — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:30:16 +0000

I think it’s ok to let Darrius use scissors but make sure they’re the ones meant for little kids. They’re not sharp and it’s good to practice his motor skills. That way, you can justify the “big boy” status

By: a-moms-diary

a-moms-diary — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:34:28 +0000

I can so relate to you on the Big/Small terminology. I use them often too with Yiu Yiu and I always think to myself that I’m gonna make her a terribly confused girl

By: Vien

Vien — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:33:02 +0000

Belle questioned me on the big girl/small girl issue too. I told her scissors are dangerous and she can owwie (yup, that’s the exact word i’ve used) herself. she can only use a kiddy scissors only and only when there is a grown up around helping her. She tends to take reasoning very well..and hasn’t touched the scissors since that talk we had.

I guess if u give them an alternative option (e.g. kiddy scissors) it helps. But must always drum into them (a million-th times) on safety la. As you know, kids tend to be a bit forgetful or selective hearing.

By: KIttyCat

KIttyCat — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:46:13 +0000

Ei…my comment disappeared…anyway, I use ‘Big Boy’ only for things/activities I REALLY don’t want Lucas to touch. And usually it’s ‘big boy’ like Papa or the kor-kors around.

Dun really use it when talking about the babylah coz I read they’ll revert to ‘baby’ behaviour so they dun like the ‘big boy’ tag. ‘Big brother’ is good though

By: rachel

rachel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:53:06 +0000

i m in the same situation……sometimes confuses them i reckon.

By: Stephanie Kok

Stephanie Kok — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:04:44 +0000

Now im confused too. Aiyo no need to use the big or small boy. Yes is Yes. No is No. Just be strict lah.

By: KIttyCat

KIttyCat — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:03:03 +0000

Use “big brother” when referring to his new status in relation to the baby and use “big boy” when you want to talk about things which are 18-SX or 18-SG for him!

I read that calling the child a “big boy” when a little one is on the way is NOT the best way to prepare because in most cases, they’ll revert back to their “baby” behaviour so that they can get Mummy’s attention again.

For me, whenever Lucas wants anything out-of-bounds, I’ll say he has to be a “big boy” like teenage boys around or like his Papa! And he’ll understand immediately. He’ll also add, “Must drink soup…must eat chai, then grow up big and strong” hahaha

By: Paik Ling

Paik Ling — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:19:48 +0000

I face the same issue. This is what I say. He is a big boy but he needs to be a VERY big boy and have hands as big as daddy’s in order to the bigger boys stuff!

By: etceteramommy

etceteramommy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:27:06 +0000

How about showing him pictures on consequences of not being careful with scissors? Injury, finger cut, blood etc? Maybe can satisfy his curiousity with those paper scissors, those that wont cut fingers, only papers? I know Popular has it…

By: 2ma

2ma — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:35:51 +0000

alamak!! darrius caught you red handed! *haha* such a smart boy. can nego with mummy!!