DH unrealistic expectations ?

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of our nearly 2.5 yo?

We have tried a Saturday class it’s a sport one and DS doesn’t really follow the structure/instructions. I’m not bothered as he’s 27mo and goes to nursery 3 days a week so does have structure and they’ve not once had a concern about his attention span and concentration

DH said to me all the other kids were following the structure / instructions, DS doesn’t listen. he said the nursery dont know what they’re taking about (?) which I don’t get as our nursery is fab they’re linked to a school too so follow curriculum closely and have a SALT there too. It’s great and DS loves it

he was in a right little twist and it really bothered me

i think his expectations are too unrealistic. Hes 2 of course he just wants to do what he wants ? I think DH treats him like he’s older all the time when he’s still so young

Of course he's being unreasonable, the child is 2 ffs of course they aren't going to focus on a class and carry out instructions, that's why children don't start school till they are 4/5!

Your h clearly doesn’t know many 2 year olds.My kids weren’t ready for classes like that until they were over 3 and never got into trouble at school for not listening.

Two and a half years old doing ‘sport’ - your H is totally unrealistic! (grin)

Get your DP some child development books and make him read them.

Children develop their skills at different speeds. Your child might be behind another child at something, at one time, then catch up and overtake that child in 6 months or less. If he’s not ready, he’s not ready. Play to your child’s strengths (as you are doing), and he will have more fun.

Watching them grow and develop skills is why they are so endlessly fascinating. It’s the journey, not the destination.

Totally unrealistic.