2006-07-15 09:21:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Time, and unfortunately time goes by too fast.
2006-07-15 09:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Set up a routine with him... where you spend a certain time of the day with him, which you devote entirely to him, then work on having a time of the day where he needs to play with his toys. Only make it for a short period to begin with, then you can build the time frames up, as he becomes more comfortable with it all. If your child is clingy, you need to think about the future, and the difficulties it may pose... you don't want to make a rod for your own back. You might want to take him to a playgroup to start off with, where you are still around to make him feel more at ease, but can encourage him to branch out and interact with others and lead onto perhaps a day at child care, developing his self confidence and independence, and also giving yourself a bit of a break at the same time! That way you can appreciate the time that you are together all the more!!
2006-07-15 12:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by spinksy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may take a few tries but find out what it is he wants to do and go do it with him for a little while and once he is enthralled in the activity you can go do what you need to do. Just check in every once and while and give praise and maybe play with him some more. I bet he'd love to help with work if show him how and encourage the behavior. He wants to be the twinkle in your eyes right now, since you can't give him 24 - 7 attention make some compromises and either involve him in your activities or help him start his own.
2006-07-15 09:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that he does love you and that's something that you shouldn't take for granted, but it's also important to build his independence. I'm asssuming he doesn't have siblings? Structure your time with him, spending some of it as quality time just with him; then let him know the other time you will be "doing house work, or whatever" but engage him in activities that he enjoys first. Start w/ a small amount of time to begin with, and activitiies that he REALLY enjoys that are sure to keep his interest. I would also suggest you involve him in playdates with friends, story times at the library, etc. - anything that would involve him with other children and build his independence. Particularly if you are a stay-at-home mom.
2006-07-15 09:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called normal behavior for a 3 year old. Sounds to me like you desperately need some parenting classes..please run don't walk to them.
In a few years, he is going to be embarrassed to be seen with you. That is normal behavior for an adolescent.
But don't forget the parenting classes because if you continue like you are, his adolescent behavior will continue for his life..and you'll be out in the cold when you get elderly an are pooping your pants...he definitely won't be following you then..he'll put you in a home.
(we had to do that to our mother unfortunately...she was so awful to us, none of us could bear to take care of her in her old age.)
2006-07-15 09:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Greanwitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, when you find out let me know b/c mine is 3 1/2 and follows me everywhere too. if i even walk out of the room he is on my heels. i have a daughter who is 17 months and she could care less where i go. figures right?? LOL
2006-07-15 09:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a three yr old to...give him more activities to do...blocks,coloring books and crayons etc.find a babysitter you trust and leave him with her a bit everyday...where he won't be so attached to you....anymore...i think my son does the same.....but he likes to sleep in my bed..and when i lock the door he sleeps outside the door...good luck....these three yr Olds are the most stubborn things i have ever met.
2006-07-15 09:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by goodnessmeimfine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha that's cute...my daughter does the same thing and she's 2. I can't go into the kitchen without her right behind me, don't realize that she is there and trip over her...gosh I hate that sometimes lol
yeah, give him something to do...although sometimes that doesn't always work...I know with mine it doesn't....just spend all the time that you can with him because they grow up fast and they don't wanna have anything to do with ya..lol
2006-07-15 09:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by Huge24Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, he will one day stop following you. And when he does, do not complain that he no longer wants to spend time with you. If you don't want to be bothered with him NOW, do not sniffle when he does not want to be bothered with you THEN.
2006-07-15 10:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by NC_Pianist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie him to something like you would a dog. Kill him. Let him know his actions are unacceptable, be a parent. Good luck with all of that.
2006-07-15 09:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by cloveman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋