I can't parent right now

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Say your four-year-old expressed interest in Martial Arts. You call around to a few places, find one that works with your schedule and bring him in to try it out.

Your never shy child suddenly glues himself to your leg and refuses to participate. You make him stay and watch the class and encourage him to join the class. Class ends and he's still stuck to you.

Okay, time to go, we'll try again next week. Total meltdown, kicking and screaming about how he wants to do it.

Would you go back next week (or make dad take him because he would not pull this with his dad) or give it a few months or even a year or so because he's clearly not ready?

[Dezi]

We've dealt with this with DD for years. Everytime she tries a new activity she cris and clings to me. We went the route of my husband taking her and it made a world of difference. I would at least give it a try

[iamgrace]

Totally normal. Henry pulled this bs with swimming all last year. It's infuriating. Keep trying.

[jreeds]

Keeping trying. Dd pulled this on us for dance and last fall DS did it at soccer. It stops eventually

[pitta12]

I vote send Dad next time, and if that fails regroup. DD has pulled this a lot and usually the Dad trick works, but if not I'm not going to beat my head against the wall over it. I would try again when he's older if necessary.

[sineadorebellion]

It took two months for Vivi at tots mma. The first she screamed, the second she ran circles and ignored her coach for an hour. That was over a year ago. She's incredible at it now and cries on days she doesn't go to the gym. Give it some more time.

[ginger]

Of Course. The first class should be observational anyway. You did great!