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At The Park, How Can I Get Other Parents To Leave My Child Alone?
Denis-Stall, 2007-06-19 11:57:28
I am a stay-at-home mom, and my two and a half year old son is an only child, so he and I are pretty much attached at the hip all day. Therefore, when we go to the park I sit on the bench or in the shade and I encourage him to play with other kids to help develop his social skills. But other parents keep playing with him!I've never understood parents who absolutely hover over their kids at the park while the kids are trying to play amongst each other. Don't get me wrong, I love to play with him at the park, but I'd prefer he play with the other kids. But I'll glance up from a magazine (we live on a heavily guarded military base so kidnapping isn't a major issue here) and some grown-up will be pushing him on the swing! Or picking him up! Or kicking a ball around with him. He relates great to grown-ups, I want him to play with the kids!What can I say that is polite, yet firm?
2007-06-19 13:23:47 Val-Dale wrote: Wow. This is pretty tough. I would start off with just some small talk. Introduce yourself & see who the other adult is at the park with. Then casually give your reason for being at the park- That you want your child to have more interaction with other children, rather than always being with adults. I would follow it up by encouraging your son to go play with one of the other children. If the adult isn't totally dense, they should get what you're trying. If you already know the adults at the park, just ask them to give your son some space to play with the other kids, since he doesn't get to at home. They should understand.
2007-06-19 13:18:51 Vernell-Waldron wrote: So, your son is in the swing without you pushing him? How else is he gonna go? Maybe the other adults assume that since you are disengaged, that you don't care and therefore they are trying to help the lilttle guy out.Maybe you could start by initiating conversation with the other parents...things like "How do I get him to play with other children?" and stuff non-confrontational like that.I think he is still too young for real interactive play. He is still at the age where play with adults is more the norm and playing around other children, not with them.
2007-06-19 13:23:08 Bobby-Zoucks wrote: It would be far better to set up a play date, one which is at someone's house so that the situation is controlled and you know that he'll have particular children to play with. You probably also need to play act and practice with your child to get him to go up to other kids, rather than sitting and assuming it will happen. As an only child, it's not natural for him to play with other children.Oldest (and only) children tend to get along better with adults (which is probably in the long run a lot more functional than getting along with other kids, when he's getting a job at 16, 18, 20, whatever, it's how he relates to adults that will be more helpful, not his ability to play with children), I've seen plenty who will seek out adults rather than children, asking to read stories or push swings. It would be rude for the adult to say no, and they probably assume that you just don't care to and they think they are being helpful! He'll get plenty of kid interaction when he starts school, if that makes you feel any better. You could put him in mother's day out, where he would be forced to be surrounded by dozens of kids a few days a week. Just don't be surprised when he gets rude and disrespectful. Kids learn that from other kids lol!Okay, if a stranger picked my kid up at the park it would be on cuz that's just not even cool. As far as other parents playing with your son, I think the only thing you can do without causing a scene is to politely go over and get your child if the other parent persist on playing with your child still I would let them know that it bothers you. And if that fails I would look into going to another park!
2007-06-19 13:16:04 Latonia-Meyers wrote: he needs to learn about other so i dont really see a problem as long as you are watching
2007-06-19 13:17:10 Lucienne-Crissman wrote: do you think the other parents feel bad, because this child is playing by himself, while his mommy reads a book nearby?when i take my kid to the park, i play with my child for a while, and then go sit, and play again, etc.i'm not sure how you would ask an adult not to play with you child with out offending them but as far as social skill i would try talking to other parents with children your son age and explain you situation to them and see about getting the kids together to play so your son will learn to interact with other children. it is very important for children to be able to communicate with other children it build self confidence and children actually learn from each other quicker than the learn form an adult.
2007-06-19 13:15:48 Jamie-Robinson wrote: girl i have the same problem...only its his grandparents that wont let him play among the other children...once you figure this out let me know!
2007-06-19 14:20:23 Arnetta-Agg wrote: your son is developing his own social skills interacting with anyone other than you it shouldn't matter if he isn't comfortable playing with children yet. those parents would probably not play with your child if you were doing it. it sounds a lot like you go to the park so you can get a break and then you feel a little guilty about it when you see someone else would actually like to play ball or push your child.
2007-06-19 14:08:40 Noble-Sidower wrote: Are these adults you don't know? Maybe you could be more subtle by teaching your son about 'strangers'. Just explain to him that a stranger is ANYONE who does not know his mommies name. So whenever a grown-up comes up to him, he must ask them what his mommies name is. If that person does not know.... he is not allowed to play with them. Also explain that grown-ups are supposed to play with grown-ups and kids play with kids. Now, whenever another grown-up comes up to your son you can go over to him.YOU : "Johnny... is this person a starnger?"Johnny: "I don't know mommy....(turns to other adult) Do you know my mommy's name?"Other Adult: "No...."You: "Okay johnny. This is a stranger and you can not play with strangers. Remember grown-ups only play with grown-ups and kids only play with kids."This way you remove the other adult from playing with him. The other adult will most likely stay away and no one gets offended since you are just teaching your son about starngers. It is a strong, clear message that no one can argue with and won't offend. Then encourage your son to find a little boy and ask them to play.Also, if the little guy is on a toy where he needs assistance (Swing, or teeter-totter), go play with him for a moment. Then leave him alone while he is in areas where he can handle it alone.tell the big kids that.lolhow about a play date with your friends who have kids in your yard? play poker online free. it does help them with sharing and dealing with fighting amongst themselves. then you don't have to deal with other parents. you girls can chat and keep an eye on the kids and they can play. say ok, first half will be playing with the big kids and after thatr say time to play with kids yur aga. we do play with them like kick ball and hide and seek but most of the time they'd rather play with themselves! free slots to play no sign up no info.. i have an 8, 4, and 1 year old play 5 reel slots for free.
2007-06-19 13:30:22 Bobbie-Bonner wrote: Does your child have any friends his own age? play poker online free. If he's not used to playing with kids his own age and only plays with you (an adult) how is he supposted to be comfortable playing with other kids? I agree with the other answer that at that age they're not really into playing WITH other kids anyways. I think you should get him used to playing with other kids by joining a playgroup or taking a Kindermusik class, etc. Then maybe your park outings will be with friends he has bonded with. You probably do look like a bored nanny just reading a magazine free slots to play no sign up no info.. At 2 yrs old you should be out there with him pushing him on the swing! Look for other kids his age and maybe position yourself next to them and their parents to help him get comfortable playing with them! free slots to play no sign up no info..
2007-06-19 13:17:09 Joshua-Sulyard wrote: "i'm sorry, i think we need to go play with the other kids now." or, to your son, "honey, you wanna go play with your friends?" and then walk him to the sandbox free slots to play no sign up no info. free slots to play no sign up no info..
2007-06-19 14:06:23 Vivien-Clewett wrote: I had similar problems with son. What I did was go to my son and ask him to go and play with the kids, then I tell to the "friendly adult" I'm sorry, but he is very attach to adults and I'm trying to make him more independent and sociable with other kids, please don't play with him. Most parents understand, also I sometimes ask to older kids (1 or 2 yrs older) to help my son and it works great, kids are eager to teach younger.Also, I found that Parenting classes worked great for him, it's easier to talk about it with other parents and they are a great support, sometimes asking their kids to invite my son to play, etc.
2007-06-19 13:19:24 Elfreda-Birdsall wrote: Your child is your life. Tell them to not bother him. If you have to hurt their feelings...so be it. You need to protect your child. I would just tell them, " Please let him play." or, " Please don't bother him". You have to be very careful these days. Most predators are at the park.The park where I live, an adult must have a child with him (or her) or they are not allowed at the park.I " hover over" my 2 & 1/2 year old, but still allow him to play because I don't want some stranger doing it. You should still interact with your son, while allowing him to play.
2007-06-19 13:16:42 Cathi-Schneider wrote: Tell them you would rather he play with the other kids and get to them rather then the adults you could also tell them that You would like it if they itroduced there kids to yours!!Hope this helps!!!maybe go up and distract the parent by asking them questions about there child and things like that and tell your son to play with there kid while you are talking to the parent play 5 reel slots for free.
2007-06-19 13:19:19 Sha-Ling wrote: You might try to play with him by swinging him on the swing or when he plays with other kids, try to play with them. Or when an adult goes up to your child just engage in a conversation with them. Well I hope that my advise works!!!!
