embarrassed to ask...

[carrie*postma]

this thread is not for the "graceful".;)

okay. My DS, who is 6, has "discovered" burping. I'm not talking about gas bubbles, I'm talking frat party belching. I kid you not, he is burping every 5 minutes. Some of them are record-breaking and it takes all my will power to not laugh! Others are normal 6yo "noise". I know this is a natural part of being a boy and I'm trying my best to accept that! (this too shall pass......)

Here's my dilema... I am trying to teach him that there is a time and place for everything. Burping at the table is NOT okay (especially after every bite, ugh).
His little brother is starting to pick this up too! So, my hubby and I are not against belching and we certainly laugh on occasion but, its getting out of control! We have warned him many times at the table but, how on earth do you punish a bodily function!???????!

[Debbee]

OMGoodness!!! I am so giggling here. I have no good advice for you but I would like see what others say. I'm sure I'll be in your place some day! LOL

[carrie*postma]

Lol!

[frenzynae]

lol. boys.

maybe you remind him the difference between natural body functions and forced? that is what we had to do with little brother.

my nephew, who is 14 mos, has discovered spitting. he gets so excited when he does it...that you can't help but laugh...but then you can't exactly make him quit while your laughing.

[kimmoreno]

First off LMAO!!!! Sounds like something my boys would do.... if it were mine and it was happening all the time at the table.. I would just calmly ask them to leave the table until they are able to return WITH manners. Explain that the 'oops' burp at the table on occasion is acceptable but the 'forced' all the time burps are not. :) Let them return, but if it starts again they have to leave the table.. too many times and they just don't get to come back (I know it's the mean mommy in me)... after a bit he will get tired of it all and just want to eat.. helps to make his fave meals while this lesson is going too!! hehe

[Debbee]

First off LMAO!!!! Sounds like something my boys would do.... if it were mine and it was happening all the time at the table.. I would just calmly ask them to leave the table until they are able to return WITH manners. Explain that the 'oops' burp at the table on occasion is acceptable but the 'forced' all the time burps are not. :) Let them return, but if it starts again they have to leave the table.. too many times and they just don't get to come back (I know it's the mean mommy in me)... after a bit he will get tired of it all and just want to eat.. helps to make his fave meals while this lesson is going too!! hehe

Oh - That is good advice. I'll have to remember that.

[Danielle H]

First off LMAO!!!! Sounds like something my boys would do.... if it were mine and it was happening all the time at the table.. I would just calmly ask them to leave the table until they are able to return WITH manners. Explain that the 'oops' burp at the table on occasion is acceptable but the 'forced' all the time burps are not. :) Let them return, but if it starts again they have to leave the table.. too many times and they just don't get to come back (I know it's the mean mommy in me)... after a bit he will get tired of it all and just want to eat.. helps to make his fave meals while this lesson is going too!! hehe

This sounds like what I was going to say! Kim - do you do the Love and Logic Parenting?? They would suggest something like that. Remove the child from the situation and tell them they may return when they can behave appropriately. And if it means a meal or two that they miss, so be it. They will catch on soon enough!

But I am so with you...I would have trouble keeping myself from giggling!!!

[carrie*postma]

First off LMAO!!!! Sounds like something my boys would do.... if it were mine and it was happening all the time at the table.. I would just calmly ask them to leave the table until they are able to return WITH manners. Explain that the 'oops' burp at the table on occasion is acceptable but the 'forced' all the time burps are not. :) Let them return, but if it starts again they have to leave the table.. too many times and they just don't get to come back (I know it's the mean mommy in me)... after a bit he will get tired of it all and just want to eat.. helps to make his fave meals while this lesson is going too!! hehe

this is awsome advice. I will give it a try at dinner tonight!:p
all I can say is...boys:rolleyes:

[kimberly]

First off LMAO!!!! Sounds like something my boys would do.... if it were mine and it was happening all the time at the table.. I would just calmly ask them to leave the table until they are able to return WITH manners. Explain that the 'oops' burp at the table on occasion is acceptable but the 'forced' all the time burps are not. :) Let them return, but if it starts again they have to leave the table.. too many times and they just don't get to come back (I know it's the mean mommy in me)... after a bit he will get tired of it all and just want to eat.. helps to make his fave meals while this lesson is going too!! hehe

AWESOME advice! Love it...this thread is making me giggle too. Carrie, I can so see you with this too...fighting the giggles, and yet sweetly with love trying to discipline. I hope you find a solution that works for you and your family. Thankfully, my ds did not go through this phase...but we have many other embarrasing ones that we have that is for sure! :D

[Megan]

Is this what our future dinners look like with two boys, lol!

I think Kim's advice is great-it's probably what I would do in that situation. Good luck!

[Debbee]

That's exactly what I was thinking Megan!! Lucky you - you have two boys! :)

Carrie - Don't forget to let us know how it goes tonight.

[Jacksmom]

This is wonderful advice... and from our experience this WILL work!! Although my ds is only 4... he has a 6 yo friend who spends the afternoon @ daycare so we "learn" all the extra activities early!! :D It only took us 2 meals to correct our "forced burping" and we can now honestly giggle at the "oppsie" ones! We were firm but kind and followed through to let him know we meant it!

Kim... I belive I will be checking back with you soon for more "boy" advice!! :)

Carrie... can't wait to hear how this plays out too! Good Luck!

[bjc]

I think Kim's advice is great!! I am sure glad that we didn't have that one!! Maybe it is coming yet!! :eek:

[roree]

I have been going through this with my two GIRLS. I guess that's what happens when you have a hubby with no boys to pass his talents on to. :rolleyes:

[dstandard]

There's Kim - experienced Mom of 5 - giving such good advise! She's an awesome MOM - try it - she has 5 angels!

[carrie*postma]

ok ya'll....I'll have to give this a try another night! It was a very long day and I had to run to Target (my version of Calgon) during dinner time so, hubby ate with the kids alone:p

I will keep you posted on the situation (like anyone really wants to hear about a 6 year old burping!) ah, true friends...LOL!

[RebekahBoo]

Carrie, my boys do it too so don't feel embarassed. I think the advice given is very good.

One thing I might add is to reinforce to him how to make it a quiet burp (in your napkin kinda thing). My guys used to say they couldn't help it, and sometimes that true. But I always tell them that they can burp in a napkin or cover their mouth so it's not so loud if that happens.

[Sarah]

It's kinda hard to get onto kids, when you can't stop laughing at them..lol

We are going through that right now. Mine are much smaller, but right now, if we fuss at the 2 yr old for something, the 1 yr old comes up and starts Babble fussing, and shaking his hands. It is sooooooo funny! We can't keep a straight face, so then the 2 yr old think what he was doing wrong is now funny, since we are laughin our hiney off

[Deanna Kroll]

Carrie, this is too funny! I shouldn't laugh though because I am sure my time will come with Gavin eventually. ;) Love Kim's advice, hope it all works out for you girl!