I have an almost 2 1/2 year old and am still learning about typical toddler behaviors. Is this one? My toddler loves to put things back where they belong. Like if I leave a towel on the floor, he has to pick it up. Or if a shampoo bottle on the counter isn't facing the right way, he has to fix it. He says "Organize" when he does some of these things. I'm just curious if this is something toddlers just do as one of their toddler things or if my son just really takes after his mother. :)
2007-11-13 01:22:44 · 22 answers · asked by Starlight 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
yes very normal toddler i have 5 children they all did and do this enjoy it while it lasts LOL
2007-11-13 02:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the daycare is just interested in breaking up a promising friendship in the interest of keeping down classroom disruption. After all, the boys are only 2 1/2, so I'm not sure how disruptive they could be being! My son is 3, and he has a best buddy at his school that he's attached to from the moment he arrives in the morning. This is definitely typical toddler behavior. Just don't be surprised if he switches buddies at some point and is just as "fixated" on the new one! This incident does cast some suspicion in my mind about the level of care at this facility. If the teachers are so intent on keeping down silly behavior (they are toddlers, for goodness sakes!) that they would discourage the boys from spending time together, you might want to look at a new daycare. Good luck!
2016-05-22 22:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh oh, that's a bad sign. It signifies that you're teaching him responsibility - which, if you ask all too many parents these days, is a bad thing! All joking aside, that's great. Toddlers can be taught to put things away, clean up their own spills, use a napkin, etc. We started teaching these things to my son before the age of 2, and now at 3, he knows he needs to clean up without being asked if he makes a mess. Great job for instilling good values in him!
2007-11-13 01:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by SoBox 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Children feel most content when things are predictable for them. If something is out of order, they may feel the need to put it back in place to feel secure. My daughter does this stuff also. You son also learns by your example. If you are a "neat freak", he is seeing it and learning that this is the way things are supposed to be from you.
2007-11-13 01:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Astarte 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers thrive on order and organization. That is why changing their schedules is so difficult. Don't worry! Your little guy will eventually grow out of it and become a messy teen!
2007-11-13 01:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by wife2denizmoi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thats what you do, he will do it. maybe his dad or other family members do it. maybe his childcare provider does it. toddlers love to imitate, it's comforting to them. the little guy just wants to show he sees what you are doing and wants to help. toddlers also start developing empathy at this age. he may perceive this as helping you. this is not only normal, it also shows your son is developing very well on a social and intellectual level.
2007-11-13 01:28:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mary May 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that does not seem be what my toddler did but, I have seen others do it, my nephew likes to make sure all the doors are shut, he is 20 months old, they are usually following from examples that we set, I would not be to worried, if it seems to happen constantly and you are concerned, I would check with your ped. at your next visit talk to them about what he does make a list and write down what he does and how often. it may seem like more that it is , if you write it down you can see for yourself
2007-11-13 01:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by hollytu514 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, he'll grow out of it soon enough! It won't be long before you'll be telling him to put things back, tidy his room etc. (this phase usually lasts until they leave home!)
If he stays as tidy and organised as he seems to be now he is a rarity.
2007-11-13 01:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he just really takes after his mother if the mother does that then the child will do that it is ok you have to teach them while they want to because they will not do it on there own any more after that. Just let him do that then maybe when he is older then you don't have to make him do anything he will just want to
2007-11-13 01:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by SHANA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, young kids love to put things in their proper places. Just make sure he/you keeps up on that. Because when they're about 7, they suddenly "forget" to pick stuff up and put it away. LOL :-)
2007-11-13 01:27:55 · answer #10 · answered by EarthGirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋