Maine's Own Off-Topic Thread - Pt. 3 (Hope: hospital, difference, parent)

[Elcarim]

I have a child development question to ask that I know at least one of you should be able to answer!

My boy is 3. He's had his little "Bebe" - a little fluffy brown bear who's barely hanging on by a thread - since he was born. Bebe is a part of the family. We never leave home or go to bed without him. We talk to him, hug him, kiss him, play with him, and now we've started buckling him into the seatbelt with Alexander so he'll be safe in the van. I'm wondering how long it's ok to let that relationship continue before it becomes unacceptable. I've noticed that A treats him so much like a real person. Is that alright at this point?

[msina]

Perfectly normal,... my Grandson, who will be 5 in January, has just recently stopped carrying his "baby" (bear) everywhere with him.

[lovemaine]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

I have a child development question to ask that I know at least one of you should be able to answer!

My boy is 3. He's had his little "Bebe" - a little fluffy brown bear who's barely hanging on by a thread - since he was born. Bebe is a part of the family. We never leave home or go to bed without him. We talk to him, hug him, kiss him, play with him, and now we've started buckling him into the seatbelt with Alexander so he'll be safe in the van. I'm wondering how long it's ok to let that relationship continue before it becomes unacceptable. I've noticed that A treats him so much like a real person. Is that alright at this point?

I wouldn't worry about it either. My older daughter has had her "blanky" since she was about 1. She took it everywhere with her, and it was always by her side or in her hand. As she got older, she gradually used it less and less. By the time she started pre-school, she only used it at night to snuggle (which she still does, at age 12! Don't know if that's unhealthy, but we figure since it's not hurting anyone...).

[mollysmiles]

no worries If he wants to carry it during his wedding, worry then.

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by Maine Writer

I've heard from her.

ok

[RANGER.101ST]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

I have a child development question to ask that I know at least one of you should be able to answer!

My boy is 3. He's had his little "Bebe" - a little fluffy brown bear who's barely hanging on by a thread - since he was born. Bebe is a part of the family. We never leave home or go to bed without him. We talk to him, hug him, kiss him, play with him, and now we've started buckling him into the seatbelt with Alexander so he'll be safe in the van. I'm wondering how long it's ok to let that relationship continue before it becomes unacceptable. I've noticed that A treats him so much like a real person. Is that alright at this point?

let him play with his bear till he's in his 40's like me.but mine isnt a bear it ragidy andy and i take him every where.

[7th generation]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

no worries If he wants to carry it during his wedding, worry then.

Hey guys, how 'bout a little sensitivity here. I've had my blankey for 'nere goin' on 50 years.
Wish someone had beat me with a wet towel before my wedding though.

[Elcarim]

Originally Posted by 7th generation

Hey guys, how 'bout a little sensitivity here. I've had my blankey for 'nere goin' on 50 years.
Wish someone had beat me with a wet towel before my wedding though.

OMG!!!!

[corgis]

My sides hurt from laughing - funniest picture and post I've seen in a long time - this will keep me giggling for the next few days.

[RANGER.101ST]

Originally Posted by 7th generation

Hey guys, how 'bout a little sensitivity here. I've had my blankey for 'nere goin' on 50 years.
Wish someone had beat me with a wet towel before my wedding though.

nice its even pink,im glad im not the only one.