I have had John, let's call him, as a mindee for nearly 18 months. He is a bright, funny, likeable and lovable boy, but he has some habits that concern me.
Firstly he dribbles a lot, to the point where the front of his top is often wet.
Secondly, he lacks table manners and makes a dreadful mess when he eats. The food lands on the floor, the table, under his bowl or plate. He uses his hands almost always. If he has a fork in one hand, the other hand will be fiddling with his food. He stuffs huge fork or spoonfuls in his mouth.
Thirdly, he wees "at" the loo rather than in it. He seems to kind of aim in the general direction and lets rip.
Finally, and this one I think is most common, he has to be asked 4 or 5 times to do something before it gets done.
Perhaps my experience is lacking.... should I expect the above? I really don't want to raise the issue with mum atm because she is going through enough other stuff.