My 2 year old attends a daycare and a bunch of parents have come up to us and said that their son or daughter asks "where's noah?" if they get there before him. So I'm so happy that my son has friends but I've been noticing that my son hasn't asked for anyone ever. He'll run up to them some days and play with them but he's never said, "Where's ____?" Does this mean that my son is popular or that he is kinda behind other kids in the socialization/speech dept? He's right on track verbally (makes 2 word sentences, etc.) and very social (he loves people and i'm told is the lively one in class) so I'm not really worried but I do wonder if he's a little behind... Sorry this is sort of a stupid question but I was really jsut curious since all these other 2 year olds seem to be asking where my son is and he hasn't done it at all.
lol. thanks for humoring me ladies and taking the time to answer this. like i said, i wasn't really worried...just curious. i love this forum. :)
If he's one of the last ones to arrive, then he doesn't need to ask where the others are... they are right there! Also, keep in mind that most 2 yr olds are pretty egocentric. Give him another year and he'll be asking you for playdates! We're in the middle of that phase right now!
It will come. We would walk into Daycare and all the kids would say "hi_" to my son and he never said it back. Then one day on the way home, he told me all his classmates names and from then on says their names ALL the time!
It means the girls are normal and the boys.... just kidding. Seriously though my girls would talk about this that and the other. My sons, how was your day? Good. What did you do? Stuff.
Not a social issue it is just how boys are.
I think Jo G. nailed it.
Boys really just aren't that social. We ALL know this! =)
My brother was, and is still, like this. How are you? Good... How was your day? Good... Who did you see? People...
My sister and I would go on and on about any and all things asked.
Girls vs. Boys. I wouldn't worry too much about it =)
maybe he is just more independent......
I don't think you have to worry... I would take it as your son is confident and likes to play with everyone... easy going guy... maybe a lot of other kids like to play with him a lot... don't worry at all...
JMO but at age 2 there's a wide range of what would be "normal cognitive development" in the area of social awareness/interaction, and since your son is social and the "lively one" it wouldn't surprise me if it's just that the other kids notice his absence b/c he's one of the more outgoing members of the class. Also JMO but some kids are generally more inquisitive than others (one of my girls has been asking "why" questions practically since she started forming sentences.... she's 9 and still hasn't stopped!)
You are over worrying, it may not be in his nature to look for someone specifically at this point, or he may be too engrossed in his toys or other kids too seek someone out. Children's development vary wildly at this age, so try not to compare this little thing.
Maybe he is way more excited about the toys than the kids?
My DD wanted nothing to do w/ her peers at that age.
She did like older kids because they doted on her.
I wouldn't worry too much-he should start to take more interest in the other kids in the next year or so.
It may just be his personality. Nothing to worry about at all. My daughter is considered "gifted and talented" (always 'ahead' never any concern she was 'behind' developmentally), lol, and never is in a rush to see/find her friends. She is very laid back about this sort of thing. But she has lots of friends that come looking for HER. It just isn't her personality to express herself with that sort of eagerness. She is generally pretty calm and relaxed and enjoys all sorts of activities.
No worries!
My kids are 7 and 5 and just now starting to ask about friends and playdates and stuff. Not that they don't enjoy other children's company, they just never bothered to ask ;)
Two of my nephews didn't even talk by age of 3. They are both intelligent and normal kids! No learning disabilities. Many newly turned 2 yr olds wouldn't be able to ask those questions...except maybe girls (this is a generalization as my son was an early talker, but typically boys are later). It sounds normal to me. I wouldn't worry. In a few months he'll probably be there. Be careful about comparing because each kid is different and just because one does something sooner than another doesn't make him/her smarter! I think Einstein wasn't even talking until age 3 or 4:-) But it really does sound normal to me what you're describing.
I don't think you are stupid. You are a concerned Mommy.
My opinion........I don't think this means anything. Most kids don't "socialize" at age two. Try not to worry.
For the most part 2 yo do not play with others but next to them. Your son is OK.
They play next to each other, lateral play, until 3 or 4 even, then will form groups and play together, but even kindergartners find it hard sometimes to play with others
You do not have to worry.
He is okay. My son is 4 and he just now ask for friends and never stops. Give him sometime he will.
relax! There's enough in life to really worry about.....
all of the other posters had excellent feedback for this ? ....Peace
