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Sometime when I took my son to the playgroup, he would stare at other kids when he saw the other kids eating something or playing with their own toys. Some younger kids would hide out their snake or toys when notice his staring. Some would be nicer to offer to share.
I was trying to remove him, but he usually doesn't want to leave. It's kind of embarrassing. What would you do in such a situation?
What he is doing is perfectly natural. He's learning by observing. When he feels comfortable he will get up and interact with the others. I would not be embarrassed at all.
Sometime when I took my son to the playgroup, he would stare at other kids when he saw the other kids eating something or playing with their own toys. Some younger kids would hide out their snake or toys when notice his staring. Some would be nicer to offer to share.
I was trying to remove him, but he usually doesn't want to leave. It's kind of embarrassing. What would you do in such a situation?
Well first of all it would depend on the age of your son..
Second there is a natural curiousity between children however excessive staring can be awkward for all involved because young children go alot on the unverbal..
Assist him in conversing until he gets it..but again it depends on the age of the child..If they are old enough it is okay to say "It is not polite to stare"
What he is doing is perfectly natural. He's learning by observing. When he feels comfortable he will get up and interact with the others. I would not be embarrassed at all.
You're embarrassed because a toddler is checking out toys and food??? Maybe I can see feeling that way if he was offering up booger snacks for all the kids, but staring??? Really?
Sounds pretty normal, most toddlers in a new situation will hang back and observe before they engage in the new situation. If he seems to be having a hard time getting to the engaging part, help him do it by facilitating the introduction and setting up the play. Then slowly fade back and watch what happens. Most toddlers have a hard time "breaking the ice". For most of them they generally only interact with adults when they are younger and adults initiate the conversation/interaction.
What he is doing is perfectly natural. He's learning by observing. When he feels comfortable he will get up and interact with the others. I would not be embarrassed at all.
Pull up a chair.
Order a cafe latte.
Pick up the paper.
Turn to the parent beside you and say something like
"Gee another 2 trillion dollars on the mortgage"
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