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To think this is unusual about 3 yo child

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Dorynnemo · 07/11/2024 20:29

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I have a DS who has just turned 3. We have tried taking him to toddlers football club, swimming and toddlers karate classes since he was 2 nearly 2.5 years old. He seems to be distracted and unable to follow instructions given by the instructor at all of these activities. We kept taking him to several classes but he seems to be not playing or enjoying it so we stopped swimming and football. Now he is going to only karate where there are similar age kids who seem to be able to follow the instructions just fine but he seems to be distracted and wants to keep looking at other kids and surrounding than following what he is being asked.
Me and DH are slightly worried about his lack of attention, his speech is fine with his age and he goes to preschool where they say he is perfectly fine and is able to follow what's being asked. I want to hear if any parents had similar experiences and what they did about it.
Am I AIBU to be worried and also appreciate any suggestions?

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Deliverude · 07/11/2024 20:32

Sounds completely normal.
Focused groups like this for toddlers must be a fairly recent thing. 15-20 years ago we had tumble tots that was basically a free for all with a tiny bit of direction!
Don’t expect too much of him, let him be.

wonkhamstrong · 07/11/2024 20:31

He’s only just turned three! You need to chill out

saamantha19881 · 07/11/2024 20:31

I don't know any 2 year olds capable of following such structured classes. Most 2 year olds are doing sensory groups and stay and play etc.
I think your son sounds perfectly developmentally appropriate

Falseshamrok · 07/11/2024 20:30

He’s still a toddler. Totally normal.