i cry a lot and this question is not about that but rather should I hide this from my little 2 year old? Am I doing harm?
My sadness is never about him. I tell him mama is ok and it isnt his fault and I try to compose myself right away
What can I do?
2007-03-26 15:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It's OK to see crying, since crying is a normal expression of sadness (or happiness or other things).
However, it sounds like you have a chronic problem and this can affect your child in several ways. Not the least of which is the fact that you need to reassure the child. This is sending the child mixed signals.
It goes without saying that you should speak to your doctor about your problem to see if it's chemical or emotional.
In the meantime, be careful about how much you cry in front of your child. Or, more to the point, under what circumstances. If you do this at times where there is something sad (that the child can see or can be told about), the signals won't be as confused as when you say "it's nothing" and then try to stop.
2007-03-26 15:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some help. What ever is making you cry has got to be fixed. Not only does your 2 year old not understand why you are crying he is learning how to deal with his life issues from you. Every thing in your life affects your child, even if you tell him it is not his fault.
2007-03-26 18:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by thesunshineking 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other poster, if your child is seeing you cry out of happiness or anything else within normal boundaries, it is fine, but if you are going through tough times or a bad relationship, you should not be letting your child see this.
It may not seem to hurt him or her now, because he/she may be small and yo may think they don't understand, but kids are a lot smarter than we think, and what may seem like its not affecting him now, may show up later on when the child is a teen and he or she is acting out.
Better stop or at least solve the problem now before it escalates into something bigger later on. Thats just my opinion.
2007-03-26 15:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nyema 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Have a heart to heart. Have a date. Ask your mom out. purely the two considered one of you. Do a makeover at residing house. Wash and set your hair and positioned on make up mutually. attempt on some valuable outfits and flow out for coffee and cup truffles at starbucks! refer to her approximately something. make an effort to have a good relationship together with her with the help of appreciating her extra and assisting her around the residing house. Smile and tell her you like her. tell her you % her. Ask her if something is misguided while she seems unhappy. word her! keep in mind that she loves you. good success!
2016-10-20 12:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does upset them. When I was married to my exhusband, I was crying a lot, and it really upset my children. Sometimes no matter how hard it is, you have to try and remain strong, if not for yourself, for your child/ren
2007-03-26 15:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by ang 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are doing harm. If you're worried just keep on reminding him its not to do for him. You could also ask a psychiatrist.
2007-03-26 15:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by CyberGhostface 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all what are you crying about it depends if you can fix it or just live with it.
2007-03-26 15:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by FlashCartUser 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah i would limit that. once in a great while is ok but all the time will probably mess with his head.
2007-03-26 15:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋