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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I have something kind of stupid to share.

My nanny family has been hinting lately that they want me to take my charge outside more, which is something that I’ve actually been trying to do, funnily enough. They want him to get exercise so he’s tired enough to sleep and I agree!

The problem? Every weekend, they go out and buy him new LEGO sets and racetracks. He gets so obsessed with them that he refuses to go outside all week. He literally wants to play with them all day and ends up throwing a fit if I push him too hard to go out. I maybe get him out twice a week, and that’s if my bribes are good enough and he’s in a good mood. I do my best to get him running around indoors on days he refuses, and on the days that have been too hot or too rainy recently.

I just don’t understand the parents’ logic. They know how he gets, so if it’s that important that he go outside, why keep buying him all this new stuff?!

Just frustrated. There’s my rant-ish. [/quote]

You need to tell the parents to stop buying him toys! Even without the new toys would your charge still want to stay home? I had a charge who hated going out! I always had to bribe and convince![/quote]
You had a charge like this, too? I’ve never seen a kid so adamant about not going outside before this one, haha! Yeah, mine always took a lot of convincing to go outside, even without new things. So, it’s not as if the toys are the sole reason he wants to stay in. It’s just that if the parents are now going to put (however inadvertent) pressure on me to get him out of the house, they need to stop making it more difficult than it already is![/quote]

I’m PP and my MB and I would hve to BEGGGG her to go out! She wouldn’t want to get dressed or even out her shoes on. I’m surprised she was never late to her preschool though lol. We had to start getting her ready as soon as si got there. I hate to sound dramatic but she was the worst child I’ve ever had[/quote]
Omg that’s insane! Mine at least enjoyed his preschool. That’s what his mother said anyways, I wasn’t there for drop off.

Is yours also very particular about getting dirty? I know I’ve had kids that didn’t really like to get messy with finger paints and the like, but my current charge won’t even wear his water-proof shoes because they’re open and he doesn’t want to get dirt on his feet. He’s also saying he doesn’t want to get wet or play in the water at all. It’s been so hot, I’m dying! Lol

He’s definitely a tough cookie. :lol:[/quote]

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