Is my son behind?

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Edward Elric

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:mad:I am writing this because some people in my hunsband's family have said some "mean" things about my son. They think he is behind. He is 21 months and he does not talk much. He says a few words - ball, pretty, mama, dada and he tries to say a few others. He started walking in November at 17 months and they thought he was behind for that, but he walks just fine now. It just makes me mad because I know my son is smart!!! What do you other parents think? When did your kids hit their milestones? I know all babys develop at different stages!!!!
 
Your son sounds right on target. I would tell them to kiss his dirty diaper the next time they say something. Tell them just because they are behind in common sense and etiquette does not mean their dull genes rubbed off on your son.
 
Thanks for your response. I love what you said. Made me smile. I'm just so sick of them always judging.
We:mad: recently moved into my mother in laws house. She has been getting on us about every little thing is seems like. The past few nights its been because she thinks my son goes to be too late. Yeah sometimes he does stay up until 1am with us, but then he sleeps until 11. So as long as he is getting enough sleep I donno why it matters!!! What should I do about that one?
 
ok, can't help with that one. I am a firm believer in set bedtimes. My kids (3 total) all have regular bedtimes and get up at a reasonable hour of the morning, before 9 am. They are all in bed by 9:30 pm. This helps them when it is time for school-I know your son has a while-but when preschool started it was not a big deal to go to bed at a reasonable time and get up in time to get ready with being tired and cranky.
Sorry, but I just can't give any advice on the bedtime battle. I side with early and set bedtimes. No offense to you.
 
Hmm. You're right about the talking, he's doing fine. Boys especially often don't talk much until well past their second birthday.

About the sleep, she may have a point. It doesn't matter so much when he sleeps, true, but it's probably best if he sleeps on a regular schedule. And 10 hours a night might not be enough, unless he naps a lot.

Still, you are the parent. It's your decision, not hers.
 
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