2006-07-12 13:59:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Children thrive on their parents approval. After all, parents are the most important people in children's lives, and the sense of pride in themselves that they develop these first years and beyond helps develop the sense that they are important and valuable.
Besides, having them share their accomplishment with us and valuing our opinion this much only lasts until they are teens.
Showing your child that you are as proud of his accomplishments as he is shows him that you think he is important, and will make a grand contribution to the person he will turn out to be.
2006-07-12 14:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by jetfan 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
It depends- does he just do it every once in awhile, and you just wonder how long that phase lasts, or is he doing it to the point where you are afraid to be in the same city as him because he will ask and ask and ask....
If it's the first situation, it will run it's course, but if you think about, that's a good thing he's asking because it shows curiousity, a very important trait in successful people.
If it's the second, you need to put your foot down and show him you are his dad that loves him and he needs to respect your space. It's not a bad thing to discipline, there are rules to life and he needs to learn them, and the best thing you can do is teach him rather than letting him do what he is compelled to do and learn later the hard way.
Either way, he is defining who he is and what he can do, so as long as it isn't taking all your time, acknowledge what he can do because it will give him confidence and let him know how far he can go, which is really important at that age.
2006-07-12 14:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by teachingazteca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 40 and still do it, though not in a cute little 5 year old way.
Enjoy it man. My son is 3 and he does it all day long, and it does get a little annoying at times, but I know the day will come when he would rather have a root canal than spend time with me.
2006-07-12 15:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I easily have 3 children myself 6-3-and 19 months so i understand what your dealing with. you need to study what works on your baby, as each and every baby is distinct. The youngest one became the worst Pulling and scratching her older brother or sister throwing stuff, then when we tried to placed her in outing ought to drop tho the floor and kick and scream. attempting to cause them to understand a a million three hundred and sixty 5 days previous isn't achievable that that age. they do no longer understand whats incorrect or acceptable. you ought to allow them understand in there personal way. Like even as the oldest baby at 2 years previous grabbed the cats tail the cat allow her have it. She discovered extremely quick no longer too do this. Don`t allow that ensue thou. yet they could't study each and everything the complicated way ( we no lnger have a cat anymore simply by this) Your baby is now studying the way you react, so becarefull because he learns quick. If he throws a tanruim ignore about him, its complicated i understand. If he throws something, take it. If he brakes something on objective take the damaged merchandise and something that he likes. trust me that works. very last yet no longer least be agency in what you're doing, something you settle on is very last. strong success you've a cupple months to a cupple of yearsd of this yet.
2016-11-06 07:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not for a long time. I know it can be tedious to stop and look at every little thing. Just remember he wants you to be proud of him, and make sure you let him know you are.
2006-07-12 14:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully never. Daddy is his hero even his God, he wants Daddy's approval and happiness, its a beautiful thing.
2006-07-12 14:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by breakenschidt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another 5 years. Thats when my oldest quit.
2006-07-12 14:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Bear_Broer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are no longer the center of his universe. When he, seemingly overnight, becomes a sullen-know-it-all teenager.
Enjoy it while you can. You will never be as smart or wonderful as you are now.
2006-07-12 19:23:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will say that in one way or another all his life unless you pay attention to him and praise him for his accomplishments.
He will always try to prove himself if he feels you are holding back and don't care.
2006-07-12 14:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that when he finally stops, you'd miss it like hell. Be glad that he is that open, not all kids are as open as yours when it comes to bragging of their accomplishments or the things they do. :)
2006-07-12 14:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jo Ann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋