Husband teasing young child

[Anonymous]

Michael Scott

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband teases our 5-year-old daughter like he would a sibling. It is making me crazy because some teasing is ok, but he pushes and pushes until she inevitably screams, cries, starts hitting him, etc. And then he makes it like she is doing something wrong by reacting that way. He just does not pick up on her cues that it's enough. I typically hear it from another room and want to scream (and often do). I have told him often that he is instigating her and to stop. I feel like I'm watching siblings go at it. It's not demeaning type teasing like insults. It's more the stupid no I'm not, yes you are, or taunting her by saying something like, "oh, child doesn't like brownies, I'm eating the brownie." I don't know what his motivation is, but I'm so over it. Does anyone have advice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband teases our 5-year-old daughter like he would a sibling. It is making me crazy because some teasing is ok, but he pushes and pushes until she inevitably screams, cries, starts hitting him, etc. And then he makes it like she is doing something wrong by reacting that way. He just does not pick up on her cues that it's enough. I typically hear it from another room and want to scream (and often do). I have told him often that he is instigating her and to stop. I feel like I'm watching siblings go at it. It's not demeaning type teasing like insults. It's more the stupid no I'm not, yes you are, or taunting her by saying something like, "oh, child doesn't like brownies, I'm eating the brownie." I don't know what his motivation is, but I'm so over it. Does anyone have advice?

If u find it upsetting, quietly distract them apart and spend time with your daughter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like an asshole. I would never stay married to someone who repeatedly teased our child to the point of crying and saw nothing wrong in his behavior. Honestly, the men some of you married, solely for money...

What's weird is that these men didn't show signs of this type of behavior until the children came along. The men are probably suffering from an inability to empathize. Oh wait.. inability to empathize.. maybe I'm talking about you PP!

[Anonymous]

This is mean and I would have put an end to it immediately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you intervene at the time "That's enough gang!"

What about when she’s not there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saying oh kid doesn't like brownies / ice cream so I am going to eat all the ice cream is a very common joke between parents and kids. I think ever kid I have ever known has been teased by a parent / grandparent that way.

I think people are way over sensitive. You may have a different sense of humor (or no sense of humor) so nothing is funny to you.

Kids don't need to be given the perfect life - it is actually good for them to get a bit of teasing / good natured ribbing

I think I have a good sense of humor but this is not funny. It's barbaric. Kids / toddlers can understand much more sophisticated humor than this. Its obnoxious.

We never teased our kids and they've turned out just fine. It really sounds like this good natured ribbing is very irritating and would make the child feel like crap - they are not on the same playing field being 30 years younger than you.

[Anonymous]

This was my father. As a 5 or 6 year old I would get sent to my room for any slight stepping out of line and my father would stand outside my door laughing and mimicking my crying. If he’s this messed up in this way I guarantee there are others. Please have him seek help or plan a way to get out. Wish my mother had.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like an asshole. I would never stay married to someone who repeatedly teased our child to the point of crying and saw nothing wrong in his behavior. Honestly, the men some of you married, solely for money...

What's weird is that these men didn't show signs of this type of behavior until the children came along. The men are probably suffering from an inability to empathize. Oh wait.. inability to empathize.. maybe I'm talking about you PP!

He probably have very few responsibilities before having a wife, a house and kids. Eating, sleeping and going to work is easy even for the mental disorder people- but through in multitasking, 3-4 people’s schedules, logistics, and kids who want your attention when you are home— it all breaks down, the facade is over.