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So my three year old has, since she was little, been really into jumping. I try to warn her that she could seriously injure herself, but this hasn't happened yet so she doesn't think I'm serious. But she jumps over and off anything. Sisters bunk bed to the armchair 2 meters away? No problem. Bunk bed to the floor? Sticks the landing every time. I swear my partner must have cheated on me with a f##king spider monkey.

How do I convince her to not do the jumps that could break her ankle if she lands wrong? I'm not getting through to her. I'm happy she is physically active, but she's taking the piss.

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[-] somewhiteguy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

There is a certain point in a child's life where they are either going to hear it from you or hear it from a surgeon. My 11 year old had a desire to jump from high places for a time as well. He bruised his heel once and had a hard time walking for a week. Pain is a very good educator. Dissuade them from anything that may end their short life early, but if it's just going to hurt, let them go. My guidance for kids generally is to be mindful not to tear up the furniture or harm others, but if this hurts after I've warned you it's on you. Here is the first-aid kit. We ultimately got them a trampoline, which was extensively used.

[-] NastyNative@mander.xyz 1 points 3 months ago

You dont convince her to stop you encourage it. There are places you can go so she can jump to her hearts content. If you cant afford it build her a living room obstacle course with the couches and pillows. She will need to follow your rules to get all of this. Too often we kill our kids dreams with out knowing it.

[-] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Oh I'm not trying to kill her enthusiasm. I just want her to do some rudimentary risk assessment. Like "if I jump off the top of my sisters bunk bed to the other side of the room, there's a chance I'll wipe out and break my leg".

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Get her to a kids gym, they'll teach her how to land safely at least. I haven't done gymnastics for 30 years but when i go for a sixer i still auto roll to minimise injury.

[-] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

We've definitely considered a gymnastics class for her. She lands like a chimp. Ie she lands on bended knees and rolls to distribute the force. She jumps further and from higher up than her 10 year old sister. If I weren't genuinely concerned for her safety I'd just be impressed. But she definitely lands correctly already.

[-] trolololol@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

This is the answer. It also covers the possibility that all she needs is to spend energy once a day and will be a chill kid the rest of the day.

Does she run a lot if she's taken to an open area?

[-] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Not so much. If she can't get airborne, she complains about walking and wants to be carried.

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