If the kid is really being too much, it might be necessary to set some boundaries. Politely tell them that while you appreciate their stories, there are times when it's not appropriate to tell them. For instance, 'I like your stories, but when I'm working, I can't listen. We can talk later.'
One way is to simply be polite and listen for a short while, then gently say you have something important to do. For example, 'That's an interesting story, but I need to make a call now.'
You could also try to distract yourself. Put on some music you like or start doing an activity that requires your full attention, like reading a really engaging book or working on a puzzle.
The kid might be seeking attention. They feel that by telling stories, they can get people to focus on them.
You can gently guide the kid. For example, if they are going off on too many tangents, you can say something like 'That's really interesting, but can you tell me more about the beginning part?' This helps them focus a bit while still being engaged.
One way is to stay calm. If you get angry too, it'll just make the situation worse. For example, if a child is screaming in a store, just stand there quietly and wait for them to stop.
Well, first, give them your full attention. Then, ask questions to help them expand on their stories. Also, praise their creativity and imagination to boost their confidence.
One time, there was a little kid on a plane. He kept kicking the back of my seat non - stop during the whole flight. I asked him politely to stop but he just giggled and continued. It was really annoying.
Ignore them. If you don't give them the attention they seek when they tell those stories, they might stop. Narcissists often tell such stories to get admiration and if they don't get it from you, it may lose its appeal to them.
Perhaps it's their disobedience. They never listen to the adults or follow the rules in the story. This causes chaos and trouble for the other characters. For instance, if they are told not to touch something precious and they do it anyway just out of defiance.
Well, it could be any character really. Maybe it's a bratty little brother who always interrupts the main character. For example, in a family - centered story, he might steal toys or make a fuss during important family moments.
Well, you can start by setting the scene. For example, if it's about a noisy neighbor, begin with 'There was this neighbor of mine...' and then describe the situation that led to it being annoying, like 'He always played loud music late at night.'