Kids not expressive.

jayavk · Feb 9, 2012

Hi all,
Is is OK if my daughter does not speak to her father on the phone. She is 5 and my husband is with us for only 3 to 4 days in a month. She never speaks to him. when I force her to speak all she says is hi when are you coming home. She behaves the same with my in laws too. My niece on the other hand who is younger to my daughter by 5 months can speak to her grandparents for hours together. What should I do.:hiya

aparnag · Feb 9, 2012

I understand your concern.. Not every human is the same... May be shes saving her energy of talking over phone for something else!!

jayavk · Feb 16, 2012

hi Aparna,
You from Vasco?

aparnag · Feb 16, 2012

Yeah jaya..
i live in vasco

coolblues · Feb 16, 2012

From what i know, children of this age always have greater bearing on the parent who is with them most of the time. Since, I understand your spouse is away, probably she is detached and there is nothing to blame her. Forcing a kid to have animated conversation does not help to bond. Give her space and time, am sure she will soon long for her dad in her own terms. But ensure that you convey this to your spouse so that he does not feel left out.