We have a 2.5 year old who is a smart little toddler - talks a lot, knows his counting, colors, loves outdoor play, goes to daycare and tells us stories from the day. However, he has crazy stranger anxiety. He absolutely refuses to interact with strangers even when we introduce them to him. He plays with his cousins, his daycare classmates, talks to grandparents on FaceTime, but goes hysterical if somebody new tries to approach him even. He will NOT interact with new kids or adults. We are in a fix about what to do as next steps. Probably talk to his pediatrician? Regardless, curious to hear similar stories from you all or if this is unnatural behavior. It certainly appears to be unnatural because kids of similar age seem to come out of their shell within about 15 mins and play with each other. #amazon #microsoft #family #seattle TC: 250K
I’m not sure what the actual problem is to be honest? Why does your kid need to be comfortable with strangers at that age? Seems to be adjusting in trusted environments. How are you introducing new adults and children?
Other kids of the same age seem to be okay when introduced to new kids/adults with a minimal period of shyness. Mine absolutely refuses to look at new faces. For example: meeting neighbors at their home or ours.
Rule number one: I never compare my kids with others. Different personalities, different behaviors, all normal 🙂
Does he have selective mutism as well? Where he refuses to talk to anyone outside of his “bubble?” Bring it up to the pediatrician, but probably best to take him to a behavioral specialist sooner than later
It sounds like you have an introvert. As long as you don't push him to interact with people he doesn't yet feel safe around, it should be fine.
OP my twins used to do the same at that age and until they were 4. It’s all gone now. Every kid is different. If they are meeting their development milestones, no need to be worried
Could be in the spectrum. High functioning probably
Knowing to Sing, count, alphabets are not language. Kiddo should’ve vocabulary. Without ignoring, talk to pediatrician. A good Pediatrician should have caught any concerns during 2yo well check visit..
He talks to us in almost well formed sentences. For example - mommy, please help me with this.
Pediatrician is expected to catch and resolve health issues only. This is probably personality + personal choice. Your kid sounds smart. There is no reason to trust strangers.
Is he watching blippy and similar stuff? Children nowadays are learning everything from internet however they are not getting enough social time with other kids. They learn counting, speaking etc through these videos mostly. Look into reducing screen time?
< 30 mins screen time per day.
You are over thinking. Every kid is different, just enjoy the time and let them enjoy their childhood.
It's normal kid behavior OP. Some kids are very social some are not. They just go through these phases. Keep taking them to parks and meet other kids.
TC or we won’t talk to you either 😂
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