I have a 2 year old nephew who is baby sat by my father during the day. My father works from home and doesn’t give him the amount of attention I think is needed. He plays mostly by himself all day or sits next to my father at his desk. I find now when if I’m watching him and I try to put him down for a nap I get screaming and crying. My parents say he doesn’t nap. You can tell he's tired he just refuses to sleep. It just seams to me my father is too busy to put up with a tantrum and lets my nephew do what he wants. Am I crazy or should he be napping during the day and shouldn’t a 2 year old be playing with other children?
2007-02-07 08:46:07 · 7 answers · asked by lenor_1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes he needs to be around other children and taking a nap around 12:30pm. I myself waited until my children could talk when I put them in the daycare. I wanted to make sure that if something was being done to my child he/she could talk to me and let me know. You have to make that call for yourself. Can your child speak well enough to relay things to you If something happens while in someone Else's care? You can never be to sure nowadays. go into different day cares to visit to find a good one before you stop your father from watching him. Good Luck.
2007-02-07 08:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by reddchilds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my oldest started daycare when she was almost one years of age then started pre-school at 3 years old and she is loving every minute of it as for my youngest I started her in Daycare when she was i think 4 months old but I had Knew my daycare provider from my last daughter and till this day both of my kids still go to the same daycare my oldest is going to be 5 and youngest will be 3 and I have one on the way as yes this Little one is going to the same day care too. Oh yeah and the reason for the early start at the time I was a single mother and had to get back to work as so as it was possible and I have no regrets about that because I Love my kids and my kids love me more than ever oh and yes he should be naping and playing with other kids because he will most likely have a problem getting along and sharing with other kids later on while growing up
2007-02-07 08:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Veee Smitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i run a daycare and the earliest i take kids is 3 months its just a little easier for me. so 2 is old enough to start day care. my son is almost 2 and loves playing with the other kids. its good for them to be around kids their age and i have activites set out for each day so they aren't just sitting around all day.
as for the nap my son 22 months doesn't take a nap if he did he'd be up until 11-12. i also watch a 2 1/2 year old who does take a nap. the child will let you know if he needs one.
2007-02-07 09:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is not getting enough attention he would be better off in daycare. Daycare is not a bad thing as long as it is a good daycare. I love my childs daycare and she is much happier there where she gets all the attention rather than at home where I dont have the time to play with her all day. also the socialization with other kids is good
2007-02-07 09:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some 2 yr olds do not nap during the day. Mine doesn't. Also at 2 they really don't PLAY with other children. They may sit beside another child and it seems they are playing together but most aren't. Let him have his grandpaw while he can!!!!!!
2007-02-07 08:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by UccmLover 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He needs to go to day care and interact with kids his age and given activities for his age group.
2007-02-07 09:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jewel M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think you have the right thinking, but it is not your child and you are not the one watching him, it is really not your decision to make, i do feel for you, it must be frustrating
2007-02-07 09:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋