Has your child picked up bad behavior in preschool?

Preschoolers (3–5 Years)
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It’s surprising how quickly kids can adopt behaviors after starting preschool. Just when I thought my little one was on a smooth path, I noticed some not-so-great habits creeping in at home. One week, everything is calm, and the next, tantrums and mimicry of less-than-ideal behavior from classmates show up.

I know preschool can be a mix of influences, but I didn’t expect these changes to appear so fast. Have any of you experienced this with your children? What approaches did you use to address any undesirable habits?

It would be great to hear your stories or any practical tips that helped. Do you think this is just a phase, or is it something to be more concerned about regarding their social influences?

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Totally relate! My kid came home one day throwing a fit over a toy and mimicking some rude phrases from friends. We started using role-playing at home to demonstrate better ways to express feelings. It really helped, and yes, I think it’s a phase—they’re just testing out their social skills.

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Yeah, it’s wild how soon they can pick up on stuff. My kid started throwing fits after seeing a friend do it, and we just started talking about better ways to express feelings. I think a lot of it is just a phase, but it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on!