Also, fuck the "make some memories! Go to the park!" stuff in this post. Sometimes you just want the kid occupied solo for a while.
Ordinarily, I'd agree with you but she said she lets her have the ipad because she feels sad that they moved and left everything behind. To me that suggests it's time to explore and learn more about the area.
It wasn't so much her own financial incentives that were pushing her to vote for Romney, it was concern for her poor aunt and uncle and their ten person business that is actually going to CLOSE because of Obama Care.
Yeah, I side eyed that, and yeah, that makes me think she's an even bigger moron now. I am the type that would actually give a 2 y/old an iPad because I think it is such an important tool. But I'd give it to the 2 y/old because I thought it was a good idea, not because I would let a toddler hold my iPad hostage.
I think in our case it was less because she wants the electronics sooo baaaad and more because she's getting to the point where she wants to imitate-play. She'll also grab the wiimotes and pretend like they're telephones.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Sept 4, 2012 19:38:56 GMT -5
amber is the only one who mentioned spanking, I think. And that's just amber. I don't see venom from most of the posters... just a lot of parents who have been there and are trying to help.
And a few people like me who probably will have their fair share of posts like this when their time comes. Being a parent is hard.
Also, fuck the "make some memories! Go to the park!" stuff in this post. Sometimes you just want the kid occupied solo for a while.
Ordinarily, I'd agree with you but she said she lets her have the ipad because she feels sad that they moved and left everything behind. To me that suggests it's time to explore and learn more about the area.
Actually what I said was the whole thing started on the move. In the 21 hour car drive. The sad, giving in part may be right on some level, but was implied by another poster. I was answering why a 2 year old is playing with an iPad.
Post by 3rdgrdteach on Sept 4, 2012 19:41:08 GMT -5
Maybe you just need to get something less expensive for her to play with. Just like all the other PPs said, you need to learn to tell her no now. if you dont you are going to have a hard time for the rest of her childhood.
The kid is two. I doubt she's really sad about a move; she's just confused.
I don't know how often they go out or whatever; obviously the kid shouldn't play with an iPad all the time, and I'm assuming she doesn't.
You're more forgiving than I am. Because I'm thinking a kid whose mother really wants a kindle fire so she doesn't have to fight her kid for the ipad isn't letting her play the latter occasionally, kwim?
I'm a raging liberal and busted your balls on the "republicans are fiscal conservatives and Obama is making my aunt broke" thing. While I think W was morally corrupt, I don't think you are just because you worked for him (unless you are John Yoo). But this isn't about politics. This is about parenting when things are difficult. Neither conservatives nor liberals have the secret to perfect parenting.
And that's totally fine, I said a couple of times, it's what my aunt told me. It's not even on the short list as to why I'm voting the I am.
Hey who knows, next election I may vote your way, you ladies are smart & may fix me!
Also, fuck the "make some memories! Go to the park!" stuff in this post. Sometimes you just want the kid occupied solo for a while.
That's for damn sure. I get where you are coming from OP. My kids love our Ipad. They have played on it since they were younger than your kid. It gives me a break. However, when I say enough it goes away. Turn it off. Tell her the batteries are dead. Redirect. Let her earn it back. Whatever works. Just don't let her win the battle.
I have days where I let stuff slide. I'd go crazy if I didn't. But, if the issue is big enough that you want to buy a new Ipad, nip it in the bud.
FYI we have a leap pad explorer. It's still a little too advanced for the 2 year old.
The kid is two. I doubt she's really sad about a move; she's just confused.
I don't know how often they go out or whatever; obviously the kid shouldn't play with an iPad all the time, and I'm assuming she doesn't.
You're more forgiving than I am. Because I'm thinking a kid whose mother really wants a kindle fire so she doesn't have to fight her kid for the ipad isn't letting her play the latter occasionally, kwim?
Good fucking grief! WTF is with you tonight? Any other assumptions you'd like to make about me?
1.) I never read the thread about political leanings so that doesn't color my view. 2.) I don't think you're being neglectful. 3.) I think this would be a good time to set boundaries and discipline because you are the adult, she is the child, and not always getting what she wants should not illicit a tantrum. 4.) I just really like posting gifs.
Also, fuck the "make some memories! Go to the park!" stuff in this post. Sometimes you just want the kid occupied solo for a while.
That's for damn sure. I get where you are coming from OP. My kids love our Ipad. They have played on it since they were younger than your kid. It gives me a break. However, when I say enough it goes away. Turn it off. Tell her the batteries are dead. Redirect. Let her earn it back. Whatever works. Just don't let her win the battle.
I have days where I let stuff slide. I'd go crazy if I didn't. But, if the issue is big enough that you want to buy a new Ipad, nip it in the bud.
FYI we have a leap pad explorer. It's still a little too advanced for the 2 year old.
You should be able to easily outsmart a two year old. Tell her the battery is dead, or that Santa hates kids who play with iPads.
I vote this. After one nightmarish adventure my DH told my SDs that Chuck E Cheese was closed for renovations...for 6 years. Or you could take it while she's asleep? I would just take it cause I'm mean but if you're feeling that bad about moving, there are other options.
Sometimes there's a "pile on" because someone does something dumb, posts about it and a bunch of different people just happen to have similar opinions. Not because of political beliefs.
The defensiveness and pitiable "I'm a bad mother.. I get it" nonsense isn't helping her case.
Listen, I'm just going to be honest here bc I like you.
You revealed yourself to be a republican who is voting for Romney bc you think that is the best way to protect your money. This will color everyone's response to everything you say from now on. It's just the way it is. People have valid points here but I think the pile on, and all the side eyeing is bc of that. I side eyed the shit it of you in that politics post, but it was honestly the first time.
So not true, so not true. It makes me mad that you say so.
Listen, I'm just going to be honest here bc I like you.
You revealed yourself to be a republican who is voting for Romney bc you think that is the best way to protect your money. This will color everyone's response to everything you say from now on. It's just the way it is. People have valid points here but I think the pile on, and all the side eyeing is bc of that. I side eyed the shit it of you in that politics post, but it was honestly the first time.
So not true, so not true. It makes me mad that you say so.
ugh, i missed this and i completely agree w/ laptop.
DD is two. So I'm not really sure she will get the "it's Moms turn" idea. I can't exactly relax & read or do anything while she is throwing a fit. She isn't 4 or 6... So, yeah.
I'll try Target.
Does not compute. You are the parent. You teach her to share. How are you relaxing and reading around her anyway?