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To take advantage of my son's laid back nature?

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itsbrandybutterandtinseltime · 27/12/2011 11:56

DS is 14 months, and is a BIG sleeper. This holiday, he seems to have slipped into his own 'holiday' mode and I've let him. He sleeps 6pm-8/9am and still has a nap between 12-2pm. We don't do much, we go out for a walk in the afternoon maybe for a walk/play in the park/do a few chores/visit some friends but in the morning he does little else than come in our bed, nibble on a bit of toast and roll about laughing at his feet.

Is this lazy parenting? My friend seemed shocked that I let him do what he wants and implied I should be doing more day trips and structured activities with him to stimulate him, or he might turn out badly. Another lady I know on FB with a child of the same age is literally always taking her dc out to places (her page is loaded with photos of said activities) and 'doing stuff'. They are always out to dinner or visiting some educational wonder. I feel a bit crap now...

What do you think? Thanks in advance.

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PatsyPlusOne · 27/12/2011 17:38

Yes, I was on the October 2010 thread. Now I mainly lurk and only post occasionally. Your thread caught my eye as I saw it was about a 14mo and I thought 'what a coincidence!' Glad to hear you're doing well Smile

naturalbaby · 27/12/2011 17:47

sounds perfect and lovely. I'm one of those that is out all the time but only because i needed to be out for my own sanity so it was mainly walks to the library, round the nature reserve, baby/toddler group, swimming. anything for an easy life!

my pfb was very laid back and quite happy to chill out and watch me do my jobs all day, all change now he's got younger siblings trying to 'steal' his toys but he's still a lovely laid back boy who loves his sleep. if only ds2 would take note!

troisgarcons · 27/12/2011 17:50

Of course, imagination is a wonderful thing. Children with imagination rarely get bored - neither do they need the constant entertainment of the telly-box, activities, going out. Happy reading, playing board games, drawing etc.

As ever, it's always with the correct balance.

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