He only goes to school 3 hours a day, and I've run out of ideas, and don't always want to play non stop with him. Is it wrong of me to tell him to go play by himself alot?
2006-11-12 11:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by jessicalynn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Kids that age need one of two things ...a playmate or interaction with Mom..especially because you are a stay at home Mom you should include him in what you have to do around the house...laundry ...let him help place the pieces in the washer or dryer...ask him to match the socks up for you, he can fold washcloths etc..., dishes...he can rinse them off ...at least the little ones.., try to give him something to do at all times when you are not playing ...if you are cleaning...give him a rag and let him dust...sure you'll have to do it over later but it will make him feel like he is helping and he will learn at the same time. When its playtime...go to your local craft store and get some easy crafts for kids...the salespeople can help you choose ...do them together .....play old maids....or go fish with cards...get candyland and chutes and ladders board games...they are cheap and easy for a 3-4 year old to play...when you need an hour or so to yourself...get some Disney movies and pop one in the DVD player.
When it's time to make dinner...find little things he can help with ....he just wants to be with you...he's at a very social age so socialize him or isolate him...if you isolate him he will have self esteem problems later on in school ...you can do alot for him by including him.
2006-11-12 11:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not wrong to tell them to go and play. You need a break. My daughter is 3 and she plays alot by herself. I do play with her but I work and go to school too, and sometimes, I can't spend as much time with her as I would like. My daughter plays her vsmile with childrens games. I also go to http://www.nickjr.com and let her play games on that site..they are easy but full of learning!! I let her do this for about an hour a day...usually when I am cooking dinner. When children play by themselves their imaginary skills kick in!
2006-11-12 11:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered letting him go to school for longer? It is okay to let him play alone. With my son, I've started letting him stay at school longer so that he can play with his friends. If that isn't an option, get lots of toys that he likes and he will probably play alone. We have a train table that my son likes to play with alone. Try something like that.
2006-11-12 13:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by 10timesalady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can play crossword puzzles when he is gone and i think you are wrong about tellin him to go and play by himself alot because children need alot of attention
2006-11-12 11:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you should try to hang out with your 4 yr old as long as you can because once they grow up they will start doing things on their own and you will miss them. You could read to him/her, manipulatives, watch movies, read , and surf the web for games for young children.
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2006-11-12 11:22:29 · answer #5 · answered by slickrickdesigns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I let my 3 year old help me do "chores" around the house. She loves helping me out. Sing their favorite songs with them it lets them know you like what they like.
2006-11-12 11:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by SUMMER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋