I need HELP!

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Registered: 08-08-2003
I need HELP!
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Wed, 08-18-2004 - 10:35pm

Hello there,


I am in need of some advice. Everytime my DH and DS(almost 3) try to do something fun it ends in a fight. ALWAYS! My husband expects our son to obey him with command #1 - and doesn't try to encourage him or even act like he is having fun. Today was kind of the last straw. Asked husband to take Matthew to swimming so that I could finish chores for the day. This is the first summer Matthew has started getting interested in water. He is just started to get comfortable with the water and is doing so well. Well - they came home after 20 minutes

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Registered: 09-30-2003
In reply to: yourmomismad
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 12:49am
Have you tried explaining to your DH that Matthew is a little boy and isn't going to listen the first time he is told to do something and that he needs to have more patience with him? I hope that helped.

Shelby

SAHM to Haylei

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Registered: 10-25-2003
In reply to: yourmomismad
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 9:53am
I understand your situation. Your DH is expecting your DS to behave like a 10 year old instead of a 3 year old. If you have a local parenting skills class in your area, I'd recommend you both take it. DH just needs to understand what types of behaviors he can expect from young children. Check with your local Red Cross or child development agency. Once he realizes how his unrealistic expectations are affecting your family, he'll hopefully adjust his thinking. Good luck!