Is it normal that i fear my ocd has rubbed off on my 2 year old?

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I was called over for an impromptu parent-teacher conference and told that she yelled at another child, telling him multiple times to stop living. I of course was greatly alarmed because she's a very sweet child even though she can have a bit of a short temper when aggravated. While still alone in her classroom with just her teacher I got her to admit/elaborate that the boy was "living too loud out his nose"; I then realized that she meant to say "breathing" but didn't know the word. I do find it a bit weird that she didn't know this word since we teach her a lot at home and she goes to preschool, but I guess it's not weird that she didn't happen to know one long word. I was incredibly relived as the teacher had suggested I take her to a child psychiatrist when I know that she'd never hurt a flea.

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  • PinkHairedFreak
    8 years ago

    It was a misunderstanding.

    Sometimes newer teachers have a bit of trouble understanding younger children, especially if something else is going on to distract the teacher like maybe Johnny was pulling Grace's hair. Safety is always the top priority in a classroom, so it could be that something else was going on at the time.

    As for the "OCD," just try to set a good example. All moms seem to worry about their children catching onto their behaviors, but I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as you know you're doing all you can to instill good habits. Perhaps you can just not make a big deal out of the sounds that bother you? Like finding somewhere quieter or turning the volume down or perhaps some earplugs?

    Overall, worrying about this stuff is totally normal, but it's really not that big of a problem in the grand scheme of things. From what you've described, it doesn't seem like it's much of an issue if your child is still fairly young. As kids get older, they get better at controlling their reactions and impulses. Elementary school is really all about teaching how to get along with other kids anyways.

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  • victorygin
    8 years ago

    It doesn't really sound like a big deal to me.

    What does seem a little strange, is that the teacher called you in for a meeting over an incident which she hadn't investigated the details of. I'm sure she had a million things going on and I'm not trying to blame her, but that just strikes me as odd. You'd think she would have asked your daughter what the problem was, and quickly picked up that she was trying to say "breathing".

    Anyway, if you're worried that she's too wound up or your OCD is rubbing off, the best you can do is try and set a better example. Try and get those things under control yourself.
    But from the story, it doesn't necessarily seem like that's happening.
    Please take this comment with a grain of salt, I'm obviously not an expert.

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    • charli.m
      8 years ago

      This.

      Though I don't understand where the OCD comes in, OP.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        8 years ago

        I hate repetitious and loud things and I think she's catching it too.

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        • charli.m
          8 years ago

          Ahh.

          But that's not necessarily only OCD.

          Additionally, kids copy parent's behaviours, so copying something from you may not have anything to do with having OCD, either.

          If you're concerned, get her checked by a specialist.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    8 years ago

    I wouldn't be too worried OCD is an indicator of intelligence actually.

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