• captcha_incorrect
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    17
    ·
    5 days ago

    There is no reasoning with them until ~3 years old, just diverting their attention.

    • pillowtags@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      15
      ·
      5 days ago

      Not entirely true! My 2 year old is very familiar with the idea of “first this, then that” in regards to things that he wants.

      • brown567@sh.itjust.works
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        5 days ago

        Mine just picked that up! We go for a walk to the park after lunch every day, and he’s started saying “park after lunch” when I’m getting his lunch ready XD

      • captcha_incorrect
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        5 days ago

        Nice, I should try that. I’ve had no real success with teaching my 2 year old to wait.