My daughter has one little issue. When she has a runny nose, she wipes it on herself—her shirt, slee…

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My daughter has one little issue. When she has a runny nose, she wipes it on herself—her shirt, sleeves. I explain, scold, and shame her, but it doesn't help. She's not stupid, she understands, but in the moment she forgets and does it anyway. Tissues are always with her. Please don't throw slippers; I really want some advice on how to solve this. I've already threatened to hit her hands. Honestly, it really drives me crazy. My son does the same, but he's 3.6 years old. She's already 6. I explain that she needs to fix this now, because next year she's going to school, and it will be extremely abnormal, unattractive, and shameful. Basically, I don't know how to explain it anymore. To reiterate, when I explain, she understands, but in the moment she still does it her own way. Who else has had this problem with their child? How did you solve it?
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Yuliya
Wiping a snotty nose felt like a sacred duty. He's outgrown it now.
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mariya
Yuliya At what age?
I'm really worried about this because she's a girl, I'm afraid they'll laugh at her if she does it at school... and what if they point fingers at her for it too.
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Yuliya
Yuliya He went to school and it passed.
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Yuliya
Yuliya Even at school, they all wipe their noses on each other, even though there are tissues. Especially in the first grade.
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mariya
Yuliya Thanks, that put my mind at ease 🤣
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Anya
She really understands everything, you write it yourself, but in the moment she acts automatically and forgets about the wipes. Knowing how to do it right and getting used to doing it are two different things. I would try without scolding, just calmly remind her every time, even if it makes you angry. It shouldn't be scary for her; the habit of doing it into a wipe should be positively reinforced. It will become a habit over time. And definitely don't hit her hands, because she's unlikely to be doing it on purpose to make you angry… There's a year until school, there's time, but they might still do it at school, she won't be alone...)
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Mariya
But what was she like before? Was she always neat and tidy, or did she not mind getting her hands dirty?
My daughter has always loved cleanliness since she was very little. She would wash her hands herself and didn't like getting dirty. She'd ask for a wipe right away or do it herself as she got older, so this would be nonsense to her.
Everyone has different attitudes towards these kinds of details. She'll grow out of it.
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Svetlana D.
It's a habit, formed through repeated practice. Put a pack of paper tissues/handkerchiefs on her table. Find soft ones, about 100 per pack. Remind her every 20 minutes to blow her nose. If she forgets, gently guide her to get a tissue. Do this until the old habit is replaced by the new one.

Not to brag, but my son is 3.5 and doesn't even think about wiping his nose on himself.

Find soft tissues so it's gentle on her nose. Have her use saline drops herself – kids love independence.

Keep at it, I'm sure you'll succeed!
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