 | Hello. I don't know if I really have any advice for you at all. I have the same problem with my soon-to-be 7 yr. old. He has been like that since he turned one! I can't do laundry, use the bathroom, get the mail, talk on the phone, read or anything of my own without having to "entertain" him!! I even gave up a spare room for him-- somewhere he can have ALL of his toys, books and crayons to play with. He doesn't. He will pick out a few choice things and bring them into whatever room I am in. In the past, I would buy him whatever he wanted thinking that it would hold his attention longer, but that DOES NOT work-- not for us, anyway. He is unappreciative and expects ME to play with or for him!! I, too, had to quit my part time job because he would get so upset while I was leaving or at work. Our home life was terrible over this. He became withdrawn and almost depressed. I have found that routine helps a lot. This way there isn't much time to nag. If I have to leave the room, he will yell my name until I answer him. And if I don't let him know my whereabouts, he will cry like I left for good!! He always was like that. His brother is so opposite: well behaved, happy.... I also wonder if I'm doing something wrong. I have tried to find literature on this behavior but haven't had much luck. Another thing... I don't know how long it's been since he has even hugged or kissed me!! I hope I helped a little. You're certainly not alone!! |
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