They are not even playing they just make faces and stay 20 minutes to finish glass of wine, that's all. I spent the whole day with her, some days she doesn't see her father at all. But I play with her, I do everything else when she sleeps.May be I am not enough but should she go to kindergarten to be more happy ? Or what should i do I would understand if children were leaving after an hour of playing, but this.....It's true we rearly have guests in our place, but it's the way we live - my boyfriend is jalous and he gave me hard time when i had someone over even in front of them so i didn't invite anybody after and these were his friends, i live quite lonely but what can i do for my daughter ?
2006-07-20 15:32:45 · 11 answers · asked by Bleskem B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I cannot leave my boyfriend because i am 5mos pregnant with our second child
2006-07-20 16:12:45 · update #1
your daughter is probably bored without any playmates, and when ppl come over and pay attention to her she LOVES IT.
your boyfriend sounds like a controlling @sshole! not allowing you to have friends is outrageous! you NEED friends just as much as he does...he doesn't OWN you..don't let him treat you this way.
he WILL treat his daughter like that when she is older, do you want that???
2006-07-20 15:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son does the SAME thing. He is 2, and has been doing it since he was about 9 months old. He just likes the attention. Weather it be kids, adults - he doesn't care. It isn't like he is starved for attention either, my hubby and I play with him all the time. He is just a very social person, your little one sounds the same. However, it does sound like maybe mommy needs some help? I think you need to talk to your boyfriend and maybe have a few weekend parties. It sounds like he doesn't like people over when he isn't home - so compromise and have a dinner party and you both can agree on the guest list. If they have kids, even better! You all will have fun.
2006-07-21 00:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Therapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably enjoys seeing new faces, even if they didn't come to play with her. At her age, kids are usually pretty outgoing and enjoy attention and of course they think all new people have come to see them! She may not cry when you leave the room, because she knows she can count on you to be there for her. Guests are fun, and evidently don't come around often, so of course she is sorry to see them go.
If you can, take her out to play at the park and other places where she can be around people and you are supervising. Kids should be able to interact with others, even if at her age they are not socially very advanced. She doesn't need an activity as structured as preschool at her young age, but if you don't have people coming to the house, take her out as much as you can. If your boyfriend doesn't like people at the house, meet friends somewhere or take your daughter to their homes, so your daughter can interact with them.
2006-07-20 22:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she spends alot of time with you and so when different people come around it's a change and it's a change she likes. Baby can need a break from mommy as well as mommy needs a break from baby. Remind your boyfriend that you are having his kid and if you want to invite friends over, there is nothing to be jealous about! doesn't sound like you are in a good situation. Sorry, really don't know what to tell you to do.
2006-07-21 09:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by tricksy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking her to the park during the day, and take her out for walks. It is good for you and for her. She can get bored at home all day, just like the rest of us. Sounds like you need to have some fresh-air time for yourself, too. Call it recess. I am happy you get to spend your days with her. Maybe you can join a local moms group to get together with other moms in your situation, and she can play with kids. Good luck!
2006-07-20 22:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 19 months and does the same thing she always just wants to go bye bye keep the guests and let her throw her little fit (while reassuring her of course) shell eventually get over it more then likely she just likes the attention or wants to go for a ride
2006-07-20 22:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by squirrellchica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is too young for kindergarten sweetie.....you have to be at least 5 years old....but I really dont understand your question
2006-07-20 22:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your just going to have to tell her that they dont live there and they have to go and they will be back...children at this age go through seperation anxiety... my daughter does the same thing but she gets over it
2006-07-20 22:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave yout bf and get a life! otherwise you'll be same as now after 50 years.
2006-07-20 22:38:04 · answer #9 · answered by Sergelen A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 months is too young to enter kindergarden
2006-07-20 22:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋