I was just sitting here at the computer looking at some pictures of my dad that my sister had e-mailed me. My 2 year old son walked up and started yelling "Paw-Paw". My father passed away September 19th of last year. My son would have barely been a year old. Is it possible that he actually remembers him????
2006-06-18 04:11:34 · 19 answers · asked by Kimberly W 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
he actually wasn't around him a whole lot. maybe 8 or 10 times.
2006-06-18 04:56:02 · update #1
It's very possible. If you believe in afterlife, then you'll know that children see more than we adults see. Neither of my daughter's ever met their great-grandma. Well, we were over at my fiance's grandpa's over christmas and my daughter who was 18 months pointed to a picture on the fridge and said "that mammaw." We don't have pictures of my fiance's great grandma in our house besides a few that are in a photo album. It just amazed me that she "knew" her grandma. Children are amazing. If you don't believe in this, thats fine. I didnt til I had my children.
2006-06-18 05:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
YES!!! My husband was deployed when my son was a week old and I moved back with my Dad until he got back. My son is now 20 months and my husband has been deployed several times in that time... and EVERY time we go back to my Dad's house my son always wants to be around my Dad. I think he remembers him because he got used to his voice since he was a baby. Even when my Dad calls us, he recognizes him and takes the phone away so he can listen to him. I think your son developed a special personal bond with your Dad and was triggered by the picture on your screen. Maybe his smile or facial expression reminded him of something pleasant he shared with your Dad. That's very sweet!!! Don't try to pry his feelings open and ask too many questions. Just reassure him that, yes, that is his Paw-Paw and give him a picture of your Dad... as he keeps growing, keep telling him stories about your Dad so he never forgets his feelings about your Dad. Then you'll both be able to share the love that all three of you had for each other... My grandfather was killed at just 65 years old this past New Year's and it pains me that my son didn't get enough time to bond with him. But I keep a photo album in my son's room full of pictures of our family and tell him stories about everyone. He may not understand much of what I say, but it keeps him connected to his loved ones. Good Luck and Best Wishes!!!
2006-06-19 06:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mexi Poff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very hard for a 2 year child to remeber until and if he has got extraordinary brain from some one like grand parents or some or his dad
was always with him all the time and he didnt know anything except his dad then it's obvious he'll remeber
2006-06-18 11:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes!! Not is it only possible that your child remembers him but I firmly believe small children have a link to the other side that us adults have forgotten how to access. Talk about your dad often with him- they are a big part of each others lives.
2006-06-18 11:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Actually my son was 10 months old when my dad was killed. I was really worried that he wouldn't remember him. But my husband and I keep pictures around of him and tell him stories about him, we want to keep his memory alive. He is three and a half and tells us about his Pap. He knows more about my dad then my husbands mom and step dad and they are alive. Just remember to always tell your kids how great your dad was and you will keep his memory alive.
2006-06-18 11:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by I love my babies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitley, kids are unbelievably smart, they can remember things that you wouldn't imagine. My doughter has only seen my cousin maybe 3 times, the first time she was 6 months old and she remembered him and even knows his name.
2006-06-19 14:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Gabby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, my son is 6 & his great grandma passed away when he was three. he still talks anout her and knows how to get to her old house. Kids remember alot. just keep talking about your dad and showing him pic. amd he will keep remembering
2006-06-19 00:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure did they bond a lot did your dad love him, hugging him kissing, did ur son giggle and wanted to be with him
2006-06-18 11:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by DJ Vendetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might remember.or I've herd that spirits of loved ones visiting children. My brother has memories of his grandmother who passed before he was born.
2006-06-19 12:13:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! most kids at that age don't have a large memory. Who knows, maybe your sons guardian angel is his papa!
2006-06-18 22:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by tricksy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋