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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My parents didn’t play with me [/quote] +1 And I don't play with my kids. It's not a parent's job to do that; I'm not a toddler. My job is to provide a linguistically rich nurturing safe environment. I do that. I listen to them, respond, engage them in things I find interesting, etc. They can play tucks or dolls all by themselves. I like nature so I will point out birds or bugs. They can play in the sandbox with toys while I have coffee. Not a chance I'm getting in there with them. If they want a playmate in there, I'll make a playdate and watch them while I have my coffee.... maybe occasionally point out the preying mantis or woodpecker. It's ridiculous that some parents think this is what a good parent does. That's so far from reality. I'm a well adjusted successful adult whose parents didn't play with them.[/quote] It annoys me to no end when people say “my parents did XYZ and I turned out FINE.” No logic there[/quote]
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