Trouble Giving time to listen
By ecarg0813
@ecarg0813 (6)
Philippines
July 24, 2010 7:01pm CST
My kid demands too much attention most of the time.
He wants you to continually focus on him and what he is saying
even if you are doing a lot of chores at home and moreso, when you are having a conversation with another person.
He just can't resist butting in.
How could I divide my time?
2 responses
@mgates (13)
• United States
25 Jul 10
This sounds like a good time to teach your child about interrupting and waiting his turn. You could also try giving the child something to do on his own while you are busy. Once done then you can sit and chat. Child must learn that they can't always be entertained. They need to explore and find ways to entertain themselves, in a safe way of course. Setting a time limit may also help. A special time for the 2 of you with no distractions. Then the chore time. Hope you and he can work this out. motherhood is not easy at times but it is well worth it.
@ptower76 (1616)
• United States
25 Jul 10
I think this is good advise you give. As parents we have to understand that it is important to deal with the situations that come up with our children because if we don't deal with the situations, they may turn to others with disasterous results. Motherhood or fatherhood is not easy and as you say, it will be worth it in the end.
@ptower76 (1616)
• United States
25 Jul 10
Well ecarg0813, you are asking a question that is difficult even for the so called experts. Your child is most likely in those egocentric years where he thinks the world revolves around him. And as far as he is concerned now, it does. Perhaps you should create activities for him that he can do alone so that when you are doing chores or talking with others he will be distracted. You know what he likes to do, use that as a tool. Hope this helps.
