Originally Posted by preschoolteacher:
I agree with Lawson!
None of my families do a ton of TV. Some nearly none at all. The kids I have had who wouldn't play were only children whose moms spent a ton of time with them, did lots of classes, and did not expect their kids to play alone. These kids also had the least self help skills, could not put on their own clothing without help, and had "I can't" attitudes. But they were very verbal and great eaters, since the worried moms always served healthy, organic whole foods!
I've had these families too. The moms wear their children's helplessness like a badge of good motherhood. If your child is still in a crib at three, still breastfeeds at three, or drinks a warm bottle of milk before bed, doesn't know how to push an arm through a sleeve, etc., it is because you are an awesome parent who sacrifices all to make it right for your child
