What can she do to make this easier for him and her. He is fine once she gets him in the car, but it really hurts her and they do nothing to help the situation.
2007-07-10 02:20:31 · 3 answers · asked by tessa.dawn 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Often children cry when a change is abrupt. If mom is friendly with dad's family, it would be helpful to the child if she stayed a while, and started something to distract him, such as read a story, play ball with him, etc. After Mom has had interaction time, then she can interest him in leaving by asking him to help her shop for groceries, help to fix dinner, etc.
A little transition time can help tremendously in this situation. Also, even if they don't like each other, it's important that this child learn that everyone is family, and that they all love him.
2007-07-10 02:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably experiences some sort of separation anxiety when he leaves his father's house...
and i think this is normal for some children.
in my experience, when my grandson was very young, his parents had a troubled marriage.. he heard "i am going to leave forever" from one or the other parent during their arguments, and i really believe it caused him a lot of fear about never seeing one or the other of his parents, ever again.
he would cry and cling to his mother or father when they left him at my house or his other grandmother's, or sometimes, even when his mother left for work, and his father was there with him for the day.
on the other hand, my own son used to cry and have a fit when he went to his father's house at first because he didn't particularly like his father (true story) nor did he trust him.
i would say your daughter and her ex husband could keep reassuring him....and i'm sure the behavior will eventually subside.
take care...
2007-07-10 09:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your grandson? My son done this when he was two. It was part of him thinking he could make his own decisions. I would always promise ice if he didn't cry when I picked him up!!! Or have plans to go to the park when she goes to pick him up, she could then say c'mon lets go to the park.
2007-07-10 09:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by auntie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋