Comments on: Too Laid Back for His and Our Own Good?

By: Graco Heart to Heart Blog - Frenimies

Graco Heart to Heart Blog - Frenimies — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:51:31 +0000

[...] been seeing some “unfavorable” behavior from one of my son’s little friends for a while now but nothing my son couldn’t handle (or so I rationalized to myself). But recently, the last 3 times with this same child, I’ve seen [...]

By: incognitomom

incognitomom — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:04:29 +0000

yes, here I am complaining about agressive children and I’m threatening to punch grandpop in the face. Bit ironic, isn’t it?

By: outside voice

outside voice — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:46:49 +0000

Shorty sounds very sweet! I wouldn’t worry…when he goes to school, he’ll develop his own methods of standing up for himself.

And the sentence about wanting to “punch grandpop in the face” made me laugh out loud…

By: incognitomom

incognitomom — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:01:14 +0000

Thanks, ladies. I’m feeling a little better knowing I’m not the only parent going through this and that so many of your children seem to have the gentle nature that Shorty has. Gives me hope that not all kids are going to push my guy around. We just need to find the right friend matches for Shorty.

Lindsay – loved your post. Thanks also for the link to mine. Hope your son’s friend finds his manners soon and nothing like that happens again.

By: faemom

faemom — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:24:24 +0000

I bet it’s a personality thing, and yes, if he was at daycare, he probably would be more aggressive. My boys are a little like that with other children, and yes, unfortunately there are not enough good parents out there and we have to be the mama bears. But Shorty’s in soccor, right? You’ll figure it out. It’s nice that he doesn’t hit in frustration

By: Musings of a Housewife

Musings of a Housewife — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:14:50 +0000

My son is like that. I think it’s just a personality thing.

By: Lindsay Lebresco (Graco)

Lindsay Lebresco (Graco) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:50:26 +0000

I hear you though I definitely think your son’s personality sounds like the winner. I just put a post in (not published yet) about my son’s first experience with another little boy who said “I HATE YOU!” to him. It was so hard to hear. This mother bear didn’t know what to do! It’s a tough spot to be in- teach your kid to stick up for themselves but not turn them into a fighter. Sounds like we both have little sweeties and if nothing else, they’re good for snuggling!

By: Kiirekass

Kiirekass — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:57:16 +0000

I’ve noticed the same traits in my kids as you describe and have more than once thought, “Fight back!” But for us, things changed as the kids got older, sometimes month-to-month. In the meantime, how great for Shorty not to feel stressed out about things! I bet a lot of it has to do with that he knows you’ll be there to help him which as his age is exactly right. How sad for all those toddlers that feel that they need to be pushy.

By: Evenshine

Evenshine — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:59:57 +0000

It seems like there’s nothing to worry about, really, though the protective mom in me says “Yikes!” about those other kids. You absolutely have the right to protect Shorty. And thank your lucky stars that he’s not on the other end of the spectrum- the sandbox bully side. Maybe he’ll be a UN peace negotiator when he grows up! You never know…