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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He will not engage 2 year old when it comes to occupying her with activities. He all of a sudden has something to do. He would rather cook,  walk the dog or invoice a client than play with our little one. He is fine watching her locked inside a high chair or other contraption. But playing is not his thing, as if he is too grown to play. Im the only one who plays outside with her. I hit balls, push her on toys, blow bubbles, write with chalk etc… My eye rolls are getting longer each day he doesn’t play.  I’ve mentioned this to him before but things aren’t changing. I’m the one that teaches her everything initially but he will reinforce things with her once she has shown she knows something and somehow he is praised for it. Not sure what I’m asking. Just venting.

Has anyone had a spouse not play but eventually give in. Im a SAHM too.[/quote]

Hm I'm surprised at all the comments saying this is OK. I think if it really makes you annoyed, you should make a bigger deal out of it. I would be annoyed too, and I don't think this is something that I would just "mention" to my husband (if by mention you mean you didn't really push for it). Otherwise if he never really figures out the playing part, you're in for a long ride being annoyed. [b]Hopefully he'll play with your kid when she's older but who knows? I[/b] think 2 old enough to be somewhat interactive. I can sympathize more if a parent doesn't really know how to "play" with a baby who can't do anything...

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BIL never played with his young kid. Turns out he didn't "play" with her when she was older. By all definitions, he's a good "provider." Maybe that's where he thinks his role ends.

In past generations that would have been enough!  Things have changed since even my kids were little.  Both my mom and mil considered my dh as "babysitting" their kids!  Which I politely pointed out he was NOT doing.  Look there are bad parents out there but, just because op's dh doesn't play doesn't mean he is doomed to be your BIL  The kid is only 2[/quote]

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