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05.29.08, 07:37 AM New York City
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All I want to do is get DS, age 3, out of the City during the summer. Went to my mom's house in the burbs and what did he do? Sit inside all day and read or play with his cars...ignored the swingset, the grass, etc...What do I do?? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 05.29.08, 07:37 AM Flag
 

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Maybe he needs other kids to play with or specific outside activities, like finger painting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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some kids are like that. My friend lives in the burbs and she has to force her kids outside. They prefer being inside. Mind you they have a huge backyard, pool, swingset, ride on toys, ect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Wow - if mom had a pool we would be in there all day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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or: exactly me too. When we visit my kids don't want to get out of the pool and her kids get annoyed at my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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books and cars can go outside. also -- bubbles, water play of all sorts, any kind of scooter or trike or wagon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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yes - bubbles did work for a while [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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just take him to the closest playground every day and Central park when possible. Why do you need to leave? Not for him right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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Yes - I grew up in the burbs and loved being in the fresh air, swimming, riding bike -so nice in summertime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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np: but your kid is not you. its good for him to get exercise but you don't have to go to the burbs for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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the things you remember ar not from when you were 3. When he is 7, those things will grab him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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That's just him. Let him be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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you know, i would encourage outside play when possible, but i would also encourage the type of little boy that he is. this is actually a really good quality, and will lead to lots of success in his future. lots of men are like this, and are intelligent, smart men who just are more intellectual. also, he may learn to love the outdoors when the perfect activity comes along-- biking, for instance, or something. but really encourage who he is. this is a lovely quality in a boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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I agree. My Dh hates to go outside. He would much prefer to sit inside on a beatiful day and read the paper. He is succesful and intelligent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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i have a good friend who always tells men on first dates that she doesn't like men who like camping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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