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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCUM: don’t take toddlers on international flights but also don’t leave them at home.[/quote]

I am not upset with anyone for leaving a child with a loving caretaker for a week.

I do think the expectation that a 4 yr old will handle a week away from his parents with ease, in a house with multiple older kids and where his aunt is expecting him to just easily acclimate to their schedule, a little silly. 3/4 are notoriously hard ages for separation anxiety and pushing boundaries.

The situation sounds both like a PITA and also pretty predictable, honestly. OP is acting like she can't imagine why there's an issue which is especially dense.[/quote]

+1000[/quote]

Agreed. I would have my difficult nephew over for a night at 4-5 years old, but did have to decline to take him for a full week at that age. That same nephew is now 7 and while still difficult, is so much more mature and able to understand behavioral expectations. I still wouldn't love having him for a week, but probably wouldn't say no again if asked.

OP, it sounds like you forgot what preschoolers were like and rushed the "favorite aunt" thing. You've got plenty of time for that, so don't assume that just because this week was too hard, an overnight or a weekend would be too hard forever.[/quote]

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