Home Hot Topics Articles Directors' Choice Awards About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 10/19/2005 2:39:00 PM Author: Terri Subject: they know and dont care Those educated parents, both doctors, know what they are doing is inappropriate. They are knowledgable I am sure about cavities, etc. This isnt to them I believe a "health" issue. I think it is an example of them wanting to baby their preschooler as she starts to lose her total dependence on them. A bottle requires some fussing around, a sense of importance and a role the mom can play to fuss over the "baby" that is long past the need for a bottle of anything, be it milk, formula, or any liquid nourishment. I have a real problem with this extended babyhood deal going on with them, and it would be hard for me to respect what they are doing. As a caregiver in their home you are in no position to change their approach. They would probably smirk at the information you would provide. However, when you are with the child alone just give her a glass for drinks of whatever liquids she needs. Talk to her about how bottles are for babies. Maybe the kid will reject the absurd infantile behavior her parents are forcing on her! Invite a friend over her age as often as possible, and use glasses for drinks. Name: Email: Subject

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