Doug a late talker too - they made him see a speech therapist when he was 4 or 5. (I do suspect some of that was just the fact that he was the youngest of four and thus never had anyone who wanted to listen t him talk!) But it definitely doesn't have to mean anything developmentally. He's got a PhD, so he's fine obviously. I think all kids are different, but just the fact that you are keeping an eye on it is fine. Hopefully his hearing is ok!
Best of luck withe everything - I think it's great that he's able to entertain himself. I think that is a really important thing. There are so many people who can't or don't. They're bored all the time, they have no hobbies, they don't know how to be alone. I was an only child and I always played by myself and I think that's done well for me as an adult. I don't have to be entertained all the time. I certainly don't think they're neglecting him, and though I know it's hard to not feel guilty, developing yourself and not becoming one of those people who totally give up their sense of self for their kids, is actually a good example for him.
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on 2010-02-25 01:58 am (UTC)Best of luck withe everything - I think it's great that he's able to entertain himself. I think that is a really important thing. There are so many people who can't or don't. They're bored all the time, they have no hobbies, they don't know how to be alone. I was an only child and I always played by myself and I think that's done well for me as an adult. I don't have to be entertained all the time. I certainly don't think they're neglecting him, and though I know it's hard to not feel guilty, developing yourself and not becoming one of those people who totally give up their sense of self for their kids, is actually a good example for him.