[Vicki H]

Alex has started saying he doesn't like other children in front of their parents!

We were at my friends daughters first birthday party (Baby Abby, the little one I posted about last year, very premature) , Alex walked right up to my other friend and her daughter and said "I don't like Alyssa" . What the heck?

My friend was good about it and since then he has seen Alyssa and been fine, but it was still embarassing.

Do they outgrow this? He hadn't started daycare at this point, so I know that is not the reason.

I told him it wasn't nice to say that and he did tell her he was sorry, I just don't want him to be so rude.

[lovestruck]

Oh yes, it is so incredibly embarrassing!! I've experienced it with my older son. He will outgrow it! It's just a matter of time and lots of talking/teaching on your part.

[ddahl]

My little darling just walks up to other kids and pushes them down.... not much for words..... just altogether too primative! Hopefully he will outgrow it.

[Mandy4President]

I think the "it hurts their feelings, you wouldn't want your feelings hurt like that" approach may work. I know it's so embarrassing when kids say something like that. I've gotton pretty good at heading them off...when my kids are in the grocery store and I see them eyeing up someone that they may say something about and then they say the telltale "mom, mom, mom" (while hitting my leg) I usually say (child) we will talk about whatever it is in the car. If it was a remark, then they will listen to me. If it is "can I have some skittles" then they will keep talking.