To think a three year old can’t do this?

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shakemyheadatyou · 27/09/2024 16:40

Ds finishes preschool at 3. I don’t get home until 4.

DH thinks ds can just watch tv and entertain himself (dh wfh Fridays) I think he’s too young, what do others think?

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Rickrolypoly · 27/09/2024 16:46

Will your husband be there with him?

Putonyourredshoesanddancetheblues · 27/09/2024 16:45

Why not get the 3 year old to peel some spuds and pick up the dry cleaning too?

Did you mean to say 3? 3 as in a toddler?

birdglasspen2 · 27/09/2024 16:45

My kids get an hour of tv a day and that’s it. So when it’s on they are engrossed. I think kids with a lot of tv on in background or screens won’t pay as much attention and may want parent at some point. If it’s one hour each day and DH can respond to any needs…toilet, drink…I don’t see a problem. You’ll have someone say if you leave him
With a snack he will choke. I can’t say I’m there 24/7 when kids have food in the same room. Give him a safe as possible snack!

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ArabellaFishwife · 27/09/2024 16:44

My firstborn was very laid-back and would probably have been fine with this. I wouldn't have done it. Number two, absolutely not. It was a struggle even with another parent in the house.

mooncloud1 · 27/09/2024 16:44

I assume you DH has never met a 3 year old 😆

noodlecanoodle · 27/09/2024 16:43

Nope, my 3 year old would put herself into the oven or try to shove the remote control up the cat's bum.

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