My son is 16 months nearly 17 and I find him very unpredictable when we go out.
I don't know if it's 'normal' or not as he's my only child. I do have friends with children similar ages but they don't seem to have the same issues I do.
If we go a walk he will find something like a puddle and refuse to move away from it until I have to eventually take him away at which point he is kicking and screaming and then throws himself down and refuses to walk. I always let him explore things that catch his interest but I cannot stand at the same spot all day!!
He used to be so good if we were our for lunch and would happily eat or watch other people or play with a toy. Now he's a fight to get him into a highchair and if we manage he then spends the whole time trying to get back out or throwing food or screaming. You can distract him for a few minutes with a straw or a toy but I can't ever get a chance to eat.
Then if we go out to the park or a friends house trying to get him into the car seat or pram is such a struggle. He kicks and screams and he is strong! I find myself close to tears when other people walk past.
If we go to soft play centres he isn't interested really in the soft play he wants to escape or run to the exit door or the big kid area where he isn't allowed.
Today we took my son to the local beach for a nice family day but we were there 5 minutes and he refused to walk but didn't want carried and screamed until we eventually gave up and just went home.
Advice? Anyone feel similar?