So my first day with my drop-in family (21 month old DCG and 4 year old- tomorrow- DCB) went great! However, they both seem to lack A LOT of self help skills. As in the DCB (who I previously posted about "needing" to be wiped) threw an all-out tantrum when I had him put on his shorts after changing out of his nap-time pull-up, couldn't put on his own strappy sandals, and the 21 month old had no idea how to even attempt to put on her socks. Poor thing just put the socks OVER her feet Looks like I will have some major teaching, cuz this chica does expect them to be able to do these things for themselves But, they are pretty darn nice and cute!
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Originally posted by Mama2Bella View PostSo my first day with my drop-in family (21 month old DCG and 4 year old- tomorrow- DCB) went great! However, they both seem to lack A LOT of self help skills. As in the DCB (who I previously posted about "needing" to be wiped) threw an all-out tantrum when I had him put on his shorts after changing out of his nap-time pull-up, couldn't put on his own strappy sandals, and the 21 month old had no idea how to even attempt to put on her socks. Poor thing just put the socks OVER her feet Looks like I will have some major teaching, cuz this chica does expect them to be able to do these things for themselves But, they are pretty darn nice and cute!
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Originally posted by ABCDaycareMN View PostMy daughter is 23 months and can't dress herself yet. I was concerned before but I'm not now. She tries but it's just too hard for her. She can put her crocs on by herself and take her shoes and socks off and that's it. . She is very petite and just getting into 18m clothes.
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My new dcb is the same and is 3 1/2... Couldn't put on his own underwear or pants. Couldn't put on his sneakers. And it wasn't that he couldn't complete the task but that he didnt even know where to start! He has been here a total of four days and is now independently getting onto and going potty (couldn't when he started) and washing his hands. He still needs me to get his underwear and pants started or he ends up with both legs in one hole! ::
Sometimes I don't think parents realize they are ready and need to do these things...
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Originally posted by Familycare71 View PostMy new dcb is the same and is 3 1/2... Couldn't put on his own underwear or pants. Couldn't put on his sneakers. And it wasn't that he couldn't complete the task but that he didnt even know where to start! He has been here a total of four days and is now independently getting onto and going potty (couldn't when he started) and washing his hands. He still needs me to get his underwear and pants started or he ends up with both legs in one hole! ::
Sometimes I don't think parents realize they are ready and need to do these things...
I'm not referring to kids that are mentioned above who can't quite do the skills yet. Because it seems like everyone here is encouraging it and helping them learn, even if they can't quite master it just yet.
I'm referring to parents who would rather wipe a four or five year olds bootie than teach them how to do it themselves, even if they aren't perfect at it just yet.
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Originally posted by Cradle2crayons View PostI think in general this generation of parents simply do NOT encourage independence at ALL!!
I'm not referring to kids that are mentioned above who can't quite do the skills yet. Because it seems like everyone here is encouraging it and helping them learn, even if they can't quite master it just yet.
I'm referring to parents who would rather wipe a four or five year olds bootie than teach them how to do it themselves, even if they aren't perfect at it just yet.
On a side note: I remember with my dd when she was two the Ped asked at her physical if she could walk down stairs yet front facing. I said no but the only reason was her legs weren't long enough
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Originally posted by Cradle2crayons View PostI think in general this generation of parents simply do NOT encourage independence at ALL!!
I'm not referring to kids that are mentioned above who can't quite do the skills yet. Because it seems like everyone here is encouraging it and helping them learn, even if they can't quite master it just yet.
I'm referring to parents who would rather wipe a four or five year olds bootie than teach them how to do it themselves, even if they aren't perfect at it just yet.
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