I know there are quite a few parents who read this blog, and perhaps one of you can shed a little light on this issue : Why is it always a battle to get a toddler to do something ? They have no concept of time and punctuality. They will not get dressed. They will not get undressed. They will not put their shoes on. They will not go to bed. They will not get into the bath. They will not get out of the bath either. They choose the MOST horrendous moments for picking a fight - like when you are on the phone, and preferably long-distance. Or they throw a tantrum when your husband is on the phone to his boss.
And yet, they can be absolutely charming. Delightful. Innocence itself.
Who is this little Janus-faced monster-angel that inhabits our home ?
In the news : I see I'm not alone.. this poor mum in Munich, Germany, obviously got enough flack from her toddler to make a point. http://www.thelocal.de/14951/20081016/
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Hi Ruth,
Playing catch up ... loved the link! Funny, it seems to be a worldwide trend ... last week I received a call from a parent calling off her kindergartner (6 yr old) because she refused to get ready for school. When I told her it would be an "unexcused" absence, she asked what she was supposed to do. "Bring in her pj's" was my response. Needless to say the child received an "unexcused" TARDY (30 minutes late)... and she came dressed.
Post a Comment