Kids say the darnedest things.

[Anonymous]

My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

[Anonymous]

Good lord. Kids have rich imaginations and this is all just starting at three years old.

Don't overreact. Wait it out - the kid is certain to come up w/ other random utterances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good lord. Kids have rich imaginations and this is all just starting at three years old.

Don't overreact. Wait it out - the kid is certain to come up w/ other random utterances.

Yes, and one can only hope the parents realize that.

[Anonymous]

Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill.

[Anonymous]

There is never anything you can do about anyone believing you or not believing you. Just wait it out. Soon DB will hear a tall tale from his son about him and realize how little kids make things up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill.

Yes I agree that Op is overreacting. You can't possibly blame the dad for wanting to follow up on what his son told him. And other than wanting to make sure if this was a tale or nanny lying, there is no indication they are treating OP differently, so yes, I agree op. Stop making a mountain out of a molehill

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill.

Yes I agree that Op is overreacting. You can't possibly blame the dad for wanting to follow up on what his son told him. And other than wanting to make sure if this was a tale or nanny lying, there is no indication they are treating OP differently, so yes, I agree op. Stop making a mountain out of a molehill

This is op. You guys are ridiculous. I just asked a question about something which could potentially get me fired. Get back to your jobs and stop trying to get a rise out of people by being rude behind a computer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

[Anonymous]

I think the father was just asking a legitimate question. That being said, if the parents continue to question you aboutmfibs little Johnny has told, you could say "Johnny told me the funniest thing today, he said he had ice cream and cookies for dinner! Did you guys skip straight to desert last night?" Plant the idea that not everything their child says is 100% accurate.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

Lying in not normal behavior. It might be common but not normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the father was just asking a legitimate question. That being said, if the parents continue to question you aboutmfibs little Johnny has told, you could say "Johnny told me the funniest thing today, he said he had ice cream and cookies for dinner! Did you guys skip straight to desert last night?" Plant the idea that not everything their child says is 100% accurate.

Good idea, stoop to the childs level and lie to DB. Win win!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

Lying in not normal behavior. It might be common but not normal.

Huh? You think a 3 year old making up stories is lying? That's a problem. The child is 3. This IS normal. It's the grownups who are demonstrating inappropriate childishness here, not the 3 year old.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

Lying in not normal behavior. It might be common but not normal.

Huh? You think a 3 year old making up stories is lying? That's a problem. The child is 3. This IS normal. It's the grownups who are demonstrating inappropriate childishness here, not the 3 year old.

Yes, do you understand what lying is? That would be the first step in understanding.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

Lying in not normal behavior. It might be common but not normal.

Huh? You think a 3 year old making up stories is lying? That's a problem. The child is 3. This IS normal. It's the grownups who are demonstrating inappropriate childishness here, not the 3 year old.

Yes, do you understand what lying is? That would be the first step in understanding.

Happy to help you with the understanding thing. Here you go:
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/preschooler-lying-and-honesty

Note especially: Pediatric psychologist Mark Bowers says anyone under age 5 is too young to understand what a lie is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My charge is 3 years old. Today I was confronted with DB questioning me "Who's [two random names here]." I had no idea who they were so I told him so, and since he seemed to have no idea either I asked if maybe they're from a TV show? He said "no, he said they were in your car." I told him that certainly wasn't the case, but got the impression he didn't quite believe me.

I have never and would never have anyone else ride in my car with the kids, never even mentioned it in front of the kids so I have no clue where it came from. Not to mention that with two car seats I can't even fit two more people in my car. ts horrible being accused of this, as I'm sure now its got them questioning their trust in me.

Are these random accusations just part of the job with toddlers? I've been a full time nanny for 3 years now and never had a kid say something so random and problematic for me. Now that the parents have made a big deal out of it, he's of course saying it even more.

I'm not the "mountain out of a molehill" poster, but I think your language is pretty strong OP. It sounds like the child said there were other people in the car and the parent asked you about it. You seem like you're reacting quite strongly. Anyone w/ experience with small kids knows that they have rich imaginations and will make stuff up all the time. Parents should know this (or will learn it very soon) and experienced nannies certainly should know it.

I don't see anything in your post that leads us to believe that "could get you fired".

Unless there was a great deal more follow-up from the parents it really does seem like you're over-reacting. Also, this is normal behavior for a 3 year old and you should know that, and be able to help the parents learn that.

Lying in not normal behavior. It might be common but not normal.

Huh? You think a 3 year old making up stories is lying? That's a problem. The child is 3. This IS normal. It's the grownups who are demonstrating inappropriate childishness here, not the 3 year old.

Yes, do you understand what lying is? That would be the first step in understanding.

Happy to help you with the understanding thing. Here you go:
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/preschooler-lying-and-honesty

Note especially: Pediatric psychologist Mark Bowers says anyone under age 5 is too young to understand what a lie is.

I guess if you believe anything you read on the internet. I on the other hand am a preschool teacher and our 3, 4 and 5 year olds know a lie from the truth. I am not being lied to all day by kids. Not sure what world you live in.