Ok I need some veteran mom advice here. What do I do with a four year old boy who thinks the world revolves around him and him alone. Im really loosing my cool over this one. Im sure its perfectly natural and all, but there are 6 other people in this house. So natural as it may be it needs to be taken care of. Any suggestions?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure I'd call my self a veteran mom but I do have to deal with this situation daily. My selfish one is almost eleven. She is getting better with God's grace. The first thing to do is pray! This may be a phase but as in my daughter's case it is a heart issue. I am constantly praying for her and with her for her to seek God's wisdom in her choices. It's been a couple of years and I am just now seeing some progress though we have a long way to go. Secondly, stay consistant and don't give in to the selfishness. I have had days were it seems like every minute I have to remind her to put others first and that God created more than just her. Use the Bible to re-enforce what you are teaching. Show your child where God says we are to humble our selves, put others first, serve others and the definition of love. You may have to be the "meany" and it might not be fun but you know that it would be "mean" to do nothing and let your child wallow in selfishness.