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She talks to everyone and anyone

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Gruffaloonrepeat · 15/12/2021 16:17

3.5 year old Dd. She actively stops people to talk to them about the Gruffalo or if she’s hurt her finger etc, if we’re on a walk.
People generally like it and it was funny/sweet at first, now I’m finding it a bit much, is it normal?

OP posts:
alienbaby · 15/12/2021 16:19

Humble brag alert!

She sounds cute :)

ASDmam · 15/12/2021 16:20

At that age I would say completely typical.

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Gruffaloonrepeat · 15/12/2021 16:21

@alienbaby God, definitely not humble brag alert, coupled with a few other behaviours, I’m a little worried

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ToykotoLosAngeles · 15/12/2021 16:22

Normal. 3 year old DS keeps bellowing HELLO LADY/MAN if he wants to ask someone a random question. This afternoon it was to ask the gate attendant why the zoo was closing and if it was because the animals were going to bed.

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Gruffaloonrepeat · 15/12/2021 16:22

@ASDmam Oh really, that’s good 🙏 I haven’t really noticed friends doing it, they seem more in their own world, it’s just pretty constant at the moment.

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Summerrain123 · 15/12/2021 16:22

Yes, my DD was exactly the same. She literally never stops talking and is that child who constantly needs to be sociable. Every parents evening is the same since reception to y11. She is too chatty....

ShottaSheriff · 15/12/2021 16:26

My DD (3 yrs 9m) also does this. She will blurt out something random to anyone who acknowledges her - telling them about her baby brother, that she’s poorly, that she’s got X toy or done Y activities. It has increased since I had a baby 11 weeks ago, so think it is part of her trying to be heard amongst the craziness of a new sibling.

I also find it a bit much - I’m conscious not to let her dominate conversations if I’m the one talking. Or for her to be interacting with people who aren’t interested in chatting to a kid.

TurnUpTurnip · 15/12/2021 16:28

None of mine ever done this, I don’t think the op is bragging, I would hate it 😬 but then I hate talking to strangers anyway so 🤷‍♀️

Sux2Buthen · 15/12/2021 16:28

My almost 3 year old thinks the entire world has just waited for her arrival wherever we go Grinthankfully most people seem happy to let her think that and play along with her.
If everyone was as happy as toddlers the world be lovely

hudskn · 15/12/2021 16:29

My DD does the same! Im quite unsocial-able as-well but would hate for her to be like me
Lol.

gogohm · 15/12/2021 16:29

It's sweet ! I know some people will be annoyed because they won't find it sweet but tough on them.

I had a dd he liked to tell people about how volcanoes were formed or other rock related facts when she was around 6, and some people didn't like it, I was just pleased she had discovered talking (she's autistic)

witsendeverytime · 15/12/2021 16:30

Totally normal. I was in a cafe just the other day and a mum and little girl came in and she walked right up to me and started jabbering away. I've also been in a hotel when family walked in with a toddler who announced to one and all 'I'm here!'.
May she keep her unselfconsciousness as long as possible -sadly they tend to clam up at about 12.

AwaAnBileYerHeid · 15/12/2021 16:35

Was out with my friend and her 2.5 year old who did the same, everywhere we went it was "hello lady", "hello man". Then showing them her peppa pig bag, frozen jumper or whatever. I think it's pretty normal.

Frymetothemoon · 15/12/2021 16:35

At that age they still believe that they are the centre of the universe too.

It's cute. I'd only stop her if the person she's talking to is uncomfortable

FoxIvy · 15/12/2021 16:37

My 3 year old jibber jabbers away to me ALL day long but goes mute in public. I think at 3 it's probably fairly normal though OP, less so by about 4 and a half or 5.

Spidey66 · 15/12/2021 16:37

She can talk to me! I’d find it cute:)

Hadjab · 15/12/2021 16:37

I was just accosted on the bus by a super cute three year old, who had just been to see Father Christmas - it’s adorable. Better that than a child who doesn’t interact with anyone.

DeepaBeesKit · 15/12/2021 16:38

Yeah both mine do this

latetothefisting · 15/12/2021 16:43

I used to do this constantly until I was about 7 - was very articulate so would subject poor strangers to proper conversations not just kiddy rambling. By contrast my sister was very very shy and would hide behind me, not make eye contact etc. By the time we finished secondary school I was quite quiet and reserved, and my sister was, and still is, the most outgoing, extroverted person I've ever met. So she might change at any point.

I'd encourage it as long as the person she's talking to doesn't mind. So many kids are scared of talking to adults, it's a good skill to have to be able to express herself confidently. Maybe when she's a little bit older work on social skills - e.g. picking up when a person isn't interested and wants to leave the conversation, if she doesn't automatically start getting that herself.

DPotter · 15/12/2021 16:46

Quote from David Attenborough

"There is nothing so endearing as a human 3 year old"

FoxgloveSummers · 15/12/2021 16:49

Really normal and I wouldn't discourage her unless someone looks busy or annoyed in which case "the lady's busy, come on" or whatever.

I love it when kids do this. Much better for them than feeling shy or put down or that no one will listen :(

HerbertChops · 15/12/2021 17:01

This was DS1, he'd actively walk up to adults and introduce himself, 'hello, my names first name last name, what's yours?' We went on holiday to Spain and he'd walk up to the people sunbathing round the pool and do this, was awful! Had a 1 year old ds2 at the time which was how ds1 managed to get away and start chatting, moment you looked away for a second he was off. He'd walk up to other kids in the park and start chatting and a lot would just stand and stare at him, some would chat, mainly the older ones.

We kept telling him he shouldn't approach adults and taught him about 'stranger danger' and he did stop doing it but then he went really shy instead and went through quite a few years of rarely speaking to adult family members and adults he knew. I then felt a bit bad, like I'd repressed his naturally friendly personality and scarred him for life. He's fine again now though, thankfully, he's now 12 and is good at making friends and chatting to people.

He was always polite at least, my niece though, she's 3 and likes to shout at the people getting off the bus as she goes by, things like 'oi smelly', and 'hey stinky pants'. My Dsis is so embarrassed and tells her off but she thinks its hilarious!!

SunshineCake1 · 15/12/2021 17:27

@alienbaby

Humble brag alert!

She sounds cute :)

FFS. No it isn't.

OP don't worry. It's fine. She's fine.

pippapoo62 · 15/12/2021 17:28

What I wouldn't give for a conversation with my two young grandchildren who are 3 and 4 years old . The four year old tries so hard to talk but he is on the autism spectrum and can't do a full sentence yet and the three year old is the same . I am waiting for the day they can speak with me and have a child conversion with them . Enjoy this time with her .

bobsholi · 15/12/2021 17:30

My 8 year old still does this! I hate talking so I'm not sure where he gets it from.

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