To think that a three year old can’t occupy themselves reliably for more than twenty minutes

[Dishwashersaurous]

So working from home and juggling childcare of three year old. Was chatting with someone about how it’s a challenge. Explained that three year old is being good but if I set her up with an activity drawing, Lego, play dough etc she can’t occupy herself for more than about twenty minutes without requiring some adult intervention or questions being asked.

Friend was shocked and said that she would expect them to be silent and occupy themselves for an hour or two.

So aibu to ask how long you expect a three year old to occupy themselves for, excluding watching tv

It’s the reliability that’s the real issue. Sometimes will play for ages, other times barely a few minutes.

But I’m reassured that my expectations don’t seem to be unrealistic