Posted by All Done on January 28, 2005, at 23:57:37
In reply to Re: My son is two and a half... » All Done, posted by 10derHeart on January 28, 2005, at 13:07:26
> Hi,
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> You DO have a bright one there...cool! Well, my one and only is 23, so it's been a while. But, interestingly enough, almost this same thing came up with a couple from my church who've recently started thereapy together (ie, marriage counseling.) It was their 3 year-old asking. They have older kids, too, though (5 and 7), so that both complicates things, but gave us an idea when we were "brainstorming* this.
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> I think mom now tells him she and Dad go to see the "grown-up teacher", or "teacher for grown-ups." He gets what teachers are all about from his siblings. I think mom said he's just asked a few follow up questions, like, "what kind of school?" And mom can say it's where we learn things about being mommies and daddies, and wives and husbands (he may not quite get that one yet..) and good stuff so our family can be stronger and better. This seems to be more than enough information. Such a positive message, too, and not at all scary like when they think doctor=sick. The teacher concept is so true and seemed so natural. Think that might also work for individual therapy...? Also, I was telling my friends one time, if he ever insists adults don't go to school any more, just give him a 3-year old explanation of college...and voila!
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> Hope this helps. I also thought Dinah's idea was superb. You'll figure it out,I'm sure :)Thank you, 10derHeart! (I like your name :).)
I imagine I will end up taking everyone's great suggestions, here, and combining them in some way. I'm guessing when I tell my son that I'm going to have a talk with a friend, he's going to ask what we're talking about. That's when your suggestion comes in handy ;)!
It's nice to have lots of input to work with.
Thanks again,
Laurie
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