My 3 year old dcg who refuses to produce on the potty and whose training had to come to a halt due to big upsets at home showed her Dad a picture that she coloured and of course was very proud of it. Dad knelt down to look at the picture and said "do you think you can try to colour inside the lines instead of just scribbling? Next time try to do better?"
When he looked up at me he must have seen my disapproval. What the hell? I then made a positive statement about dcg talking about going on the potty with me. I tell him we have good little talks when she brings up the topic and I am glad and hopeful as it is a good sign she wants to talk about it.
I just get this stare like this is not to be discussed.
These parents adore this child, but are so hard on her with their expectations. No wonder she refuses to go on the potty.....it is the only thing she knows she can control.
I feel so sad for her as she is already a nervous little girl.![]()