How do you tell the difference between your child ignoring you and a hearing loss? Should I really expect him to listen to me at age 22 months? Am I expecting too much already? My main concern is the random running away from me. It's great that he is gaining independence, but shouldn't he be able to understand that when I say "stop, turn around, and come back"? Does he understand and he's just testing his boundaries? Do I punish him for not listening? And if I do, what is an appropriate punishment for his age? It's very frustrating right now.
The crazy thing is, this is my favorite age. I love watching him learn things and do things on his own. I love the excitement when he discovers something new. I love that when he's in the middle of doing something he suddenly decides he needs to give me a hug and kiss. He is the best kid in the world (could I be biased...nah) and I love him so much! I just wish it was easier to make him listen.
Oh, well. Such is life.
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