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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course you respond to babies, talk with them, engage with them, and of course they rely on you for just about every basic need. That said -  historically, moms have not been their children's playmates. They would play peekaboo here and there, or sing a song while rocking to sleep, or read a bedtime story, [b]but this 24-7 attention to babies is pretty new in the scheme of things. [/b]I can't help but wonder if that also correlates with kids in general seeming needier with each generation.

I do think if your husband is noticing things (and you generally trust his judgment), you might want to consider whether you are overdoing it, or neglecting yourself or your marriage. A little time doing non preferred activities (such as being by themselves while you and DH have a morning coffee together or you go take a shower) can help older babies develop independence, flexibility, etc.  [/quote]

Definitely agree with the bolded. Historically, parents just did less parenting. Modern parents, with fewer kids, spend a lot more time parenting than their grandparents. It's probably too much. I also think that OP having decided that her kid has a particular personality type before they're one is a red flag to me that she's falling into the "too much" camp.[/quote]

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