Certainly rings bells with me this one. I find ds does this particularly when he is tired - it is basically a version of 'I can't be arsed so you do it please'. Usually he is pacified if I start the process (undoing his coat for him etc)and then he finishes it and I have to remember to praise him greatly when he manages to do most of whatever it is himself - at which point you get a huge beaming smile. I am really impatient so I guess I can empathise with him but it does drive me absolutely f'ing nuts especially when I am trying to help dd who is only 17 months, at the same time. Will watch and see if those with more experience post..........