Is your toddler independent or reliant?
By moonchild1au
@moonchild1au (6237)
Australia
May 16, 2009 11:53pm CST
My daughter is 2 & she has been fairly independent since she was about 18 months old. She will grab an apple from the fridge when she is hungry & when she's thirsty, she will grab what she wants & ask for it to be poured for her, whenit's shower/bath time, she will undress herself too. Sometimes I think she's too independent for her own good but I know it's good that she's doing these things for herself.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
18 May 09
My son will have his second birthday tomorrow. He is disabled so he is nowhere near as independent as other children of his age. One of his legs is weak and it is difficult to straighten it. He can now sit up unaided, crawl and kneel up. He is getting used to helping me with simple jobs like sorting the washing. He needs me to get his food and drink. Your daughter is very independent so that is great.
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@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
8 Sep 09
It sounds like your boy is doing well for a disabled baby...he will catch up to the other kids slowly but surely.
@angelsmummy (1696)
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17 May 09
my daughter is 11 months and is very independant. It does upset me at times that she doesnt need me as such but I have been told that its a good thing so i try to look on the bright side, as you have said she will go and grab something to eat, not a drink yet as she is still trying to find her feet without toppling lol but she will tell me she wants a drink as she is a very good talker for her age! i dunno before we know it babies will come out wearing shoes and talking for themselves!
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
18 May 09
Ain't that the truth!!! You will find though that as your dughter gets more independent, you will have more time to do other things. Well, that's what I have found, my daughter even helps me load the washing machine & unpack the dishwasher :)
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
8 Sep 09
Too independent for her own good? Why would it not be good for her to be so independent? The more indendent a child is, the better it is for the parent, because then the parent can have a little time to do as s/he wants, instead of having to hover over the child like a robot. Isn't it our goal in life to have children as independent as possible?
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
8 Sep 09
This is true however, the problem I have is the fact that Harmony-Skye will help herself to the pantry & fridge when she is hungry without asking - being 2, I am trying to teach her she can't have anything unless she asks & says please.
@kelleynichole84 (17)
• United States
8 Sep 09
As a mother of a very independent (and fearless) 2 year old girl, I can tell you it is both a blessing and a curse.
Being so young, our independent little ones decide they want something, and help themselves without asking or alerting your attention. As she mentioned, it could be something they are not allowed to have, or worse, something dangerous.
Her small stature is another danger of her independence, because she climbs everything to get to what she wants! Balances on the back of the sofa to reach the light switch, up on the kitchen counter to get a cup this morning!!! She has learned to open doors, so I have to extra diligent to make sure the front door remains locked so she cannot wander outside...she climbs out of her crib when I am sleeping, turns on the tv, puts a dvd in, and watches movies at night! A 2 year old!!!!
