My 1 year old daughter doesnt like to do kiddie things.?

Question

My daughter is about to be 2 and she does alot of odd things...she gets mad if I dont let her sweep the house, shes always cleaning the floor with a paper towel or the tables with her bib, she doesnt like cartoons, all she wants to watch is CNN or Fox News, and I have to convince her to do the kiddie things such as sing nursery rhymes or read bedtime stories...Her first word wasn't even Momma or Dadda...it was Hello...she refuses to say simple words! She wants to make out sentences and gets mad when I dont understand her. She doesnt like toys and she never wants me to touch her books or even read to her.
Do you think she could possibly be mentally older than what she already is because I dont know what to do...

Answer 1

You have a precious little girl there. You know a friend of mine has asked questions like you, him, his wife and I went to site after site for an answers after her daughter at 1 and a half said, "Car buckle to tight, she sat, crossed her leg over the other, put her arms in a position to say that it is either I am angry or don't talk to me. Gabrielle is an amazing girl to this day because of her parents. They understood and carry on understanding and helping Gabri.

Answer 2

Sounds like you have a smart girl. If there is anything that I would suggest it would be to try and keep her away from the news and direct her to something else that could be less stressful such as the discovery channel, PBS, or cooking network. You can watch with her and then let her try out a new recipe with her.

Another thing to consider is that the colors and music used on CNN and Fox News are different then those used in cartoons so it might be that she finds it more exciting.

Answer 3

My son and daughter both had little things that they did when they were small that I didn't necessarily think they should be doing at their age. My son was very particular about order. He would line his legos and little cars up in lines by color and size. Now at 12 he's an A/B honor roll student, competitive soccer player also very proficient in science and math. My daughter never liked baby dolls, started talking at 10 months old and by 16 months old was talking in full sentences. She was so articulate that people would stop me to ask how old she was. They just couldn't believe someone so small could talk so clearly and intelligently. She's also a voracious reader and also an A/B honor roll student. She'll be 8 years old in June and is already setting goals for herself.

Just follow your daughter's lead. Sounds like she knows what she likes and what she wants to do. Give her the freedom to explore and be creative. I would also ask her pediatrician, they may want to test her when she's older. Some kids are just more mature than others.

Good luck because if she's intelligent she will also likely be strong willed as is my daughter. Heaven help the man who marries her! lol

Answer 4

Cleaning things is a very 2 year old thing. Watching the news where there are interesting faces to hold her attention, also normal. My son's first words (yes, 2 at once in a sentence) "bye, bye momma." My daughter's first was "bear". Being frustrated with not being able to communicate is also very normal. I taught both of my kids to sign at about 7 months old, the frustration was considerably less as they could make themselves understood. My daughter is just 3. She started speaking clearly in sentences at 2.5 years. She is just now interested in toys and cartoons. Both my children have always loved books, but I, and my husband, are avid readers. Follow your daughter's lead, this is a wonderful age full of learning.

Answer 5

First thing first, we know that you clean your house, I know that from what you say your daughter does, that is excellent. As far as she not letting you touch her books, that means she is responsible for her things, another good thing. You should be happy that she doesn't like cartoons, have you seen them lately.....pathetic.
About reading her books at night, yes you should do that, if nothing else to keep that bond between Mother and daughter.
As soon as you can, talk to her Pediatrician, and ask him when can you test her I.Q.
It seems to me that you are worry about something that might be wrong with her, instead of thinking, hey....maybe I got a little genius there. See all positive in your child, your child is bright and seems that well behaved too. Thank the Lord for that.
But yes get her tested, for her I.Q. If she is more advance than other kids, then she needs more stimulation for her to keep growing well, mentally and physically. God Bless.

Answer 6

She sounds quite advanced. You might want to start shopping around for the best preschool for her, she seems a bit advanced socially. You don't want to stunt that growth. It could also be a phase. You'll have to wait this one out, but don't stop letting her learn. The dumbest thing I've heard is a parent saying their child was learning too much. Who wants to raise a moron? Continue to buy her books aimed at her age group until she's reading at a level where she's bored with the books. She could even be an actress if she's speaking clearly enough. The world is her oyster.

Answer 7

Well, to be honest, as abnormal as that is, she could very well be a genius or very close to it. As apposed to trying to force her to do the kiddie things do the more intellectual and metally challenging things. Explain things to her in simple words but not like she is a baby. Talk to her like she is in school already and see how she reacts. From what you have told so far she gets bored from the little baby things most other children do. When she gets to preschool age you could get her IQ tested and this will help you determine what kind of school to put her in. There are special schools for children that are highly intellegent because if they were to go to regular schools they would get bored to easily and may have behavior problems because they arent being challenged enough. Congrats and good luck

Answer 8

What she is doing is modeling the behavior she sees in the home. She sees you cleaning or watching the news and she is copying what she sees. Kids learn by watching what others do. That's why kids who are abused usually continue the abuse by abusing others. They do what they know. Your child is too young to be diagnosed with a mental disorder. It sounds like she has an obssessive compulsiveness to clean which can be mimiced by watching you.

There can be other factors going on besides environmental. Did you drink or smoke while you were pregnant or breast feeding. Did you take drugs?

Listed below are the two stages of a child's development that relate to your daughter's age.

Psychosocial Stage 1 - Trust vs. Mistrust
The first stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development occurs between birth and one year of age and is the most fundamental stage in life.

Because an infant is utterly dependent, the development of trust is based on the dependability and quality of the child’s caregivers.

If a child successfully develops trust, he or she will feel safe and secure in the world. Caregivers who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable, or rejecting contribute to feelings of mistrust in the children they care for. Failure to develop trust will result in fear and a belief that the world is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Psychosocial Stage 2 - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
The second stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development takes place during early childhood and is focused on children developing a greater sense of personal control.

Like Freud, Erikson believed that toilet training was a vital part of this process. However, Erikson's reasoning was quite different then that of Freud's. Erikson believe that learning to control one’s body functions leads to a feeling of control and a sense of independence.

Other important events include gaining more control over food choices, toy preferences, and clothing selection.

Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt.

Answer 9

Sounds like she is emulating the people she sees around her. Is she only around adults? My Granddaughter is stubborn and opinionated and wants to do everything herself. She takes herself very seriously and if anyone chuckles about anything she gets upset and tells them not to laugh at her. My grandson at that age was very bright and he was 4 months old when he would say hi to people. He walked at 9 months. Now at age 11 he has problems because he skipped important learning blocks as he didn't want to be bother with .the trivial. PLAYING is an important part of learning and growing. Get her in some kind of play groups. Good luck...kids are an adventure huh. Mmm

Answer 10

Hello? Wow! Sounds like somebody has a genius baby. lol But, yea u might want to get her tested and see whats going on, but its not a must since it might cost a hefty price. I guess you can be happy about it but then again you might want to do the whole baby thing with her. I guess not in this case. let her do what she wants. She could be the next big thing. support whatever she does, no matter how hard it is. Stimulate her mind. Don't let her mind go to waste. Good Luck!