I asked some of the yaya's yesterday in chat, but let's see what the rest of you think. MIL told me and Steve that she thinks Stef is getting very friendly with strangers lately and she wants to know how we want her to handle it - because there are so many creeps and pervs out there.
I had to ask for clearer clarification as to what she meant by "very friendly". She said, "Well, she's going up and talking to the kids more now. And she's been talking to the parents and adults more lately too" (I'll have to assume she means at Gymbo class or storytime) I could tell by the look on her face as she was saying it that she could hear just how ridiculous it sounded. I mean, come on. My 2 yr old is talking to kids **GASP** and their parents in a familiar, controlled, supervised environment.
Steve and I talked about it last night. His point to his mom was "well aren't YOU watching her? you're supposed to be right there with her at Gymbo and storytime" I haven't actually responded back to her yet other than "let me think on it and talk to Steve" I totally agree with arming Stef with protective information. But we both agree Stef is too young to understand that stuff yet. I plan to teach her about not allowing anybody to touch her private parts, but I really think we should wait til after she's potty trained or she'll be yelling at US for wiping her at diaper changes.
What do you all think?
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I think MIL probably means well, but what she said is pretty silly. All my kids are pretty shy but my Cassidy that I watched was this way. As long as someone is right there watching her, it isn't a big deal. It's not like she's going to be alone talking to strangers anytime soon. And by the time that would happen, you will have taught her what is appropriate and not.
I think it's a little early to really push the issue since stef is always with you, steve or a grandparent at this age. I know Ian knows about strangers right now, but that is because he hears us with Allison. We actually had a huge conversation with her last night reviewing everything cause someone tried twice to pick up 2 kids at the school this week. If I remember right, we started with Allison when she was old enough to climb on everything at the park by herself and we just kinda walked around and followed her, but weren't right there holding her hand. She was probably 3.
I agree, I think she is too young to understand. I think when she starts going places without you, that is when you start giving the lectures.
Paige is gotten to be friendly too, so I think it's an age thing. But like the other ya yas said, she's in a supervised environement with a parent or grandparent so she's just fine. Wait until she's at least 3 before you start the stranger danger talk. It may just scare her now.
Jenna is very friendly but doesn't like strangers, so no problems there. She's going through a stage and too young to understand warnings I agree with everyone. Tell MIL to chill, sheesh.
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