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Updated on March 10, 2008
A.S. asks from Spring Creek, NV
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I have just been curious ever since we figured out he has been doing this whether it is normal for his age - it's not the kind of thing they show on those developmental charts. I think my son changes how and what he plays depending on who he's with. For example, when he was alone with his dad the other day he sang different songs than the ones he is interested in when I am with him. I though it sounded like he was trying to connect with his dad by choosing songs he thought his dad would be interested in. I think that would take a large amount of empathy for a two-year-old, but this is our first, so I don't really know whether it's normal.

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I don't need any more responses. Thanks to those who have taken the time to answer. I am realising that a lot of the things he does that I think are extrodinary are actually just because he talks so much. If other kids his age couple talk as much as he can, they would probably be doing a lot of the same things.

I am not worried, I have no intention of discouraging any of his behavior, and I wasn't looking for advice. Sorry to have taken up the time of people who are looking to fix other people's lives. If there was a way to delete this, I would. I obviously misjudged the purpose of this message board. I was only looking for other moms to talk to.

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E.N.

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Kids are smarter than you think. Just be happy that he is singing. That's advanced for a 2 year old.

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S.D.

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He sounds like a sensitive, alert, beautifully conscious human being who's developing unique relationships and having healthy intimacy with the people he cares about. Wonderful.

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L.H.

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Children are all different. They are also very smart. People make the mistake of thinking since the child is young they shouldn't be able to do certain things. The fact of the matter is they learn from us. Your son may be small but he is still able to know what to do with daddy and mommy. He has a different bond with his dad than with his mom. It is perfectly normal. I have three children ages 8, 6, 4. WHen my son was 10 months old he would sit on the couch with me during the day and want me to read book after book after book all day long, but the moment his dad walked in the door he would run at him and start wrestling with him and barking like a dog. He never did that with me. It was something that was just for his dad. He was very young but he knew that. CHildren are much smarter than we give them credit for. I hope this helps.

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O.K.

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It is absolutely normal but a highly sensitive child. I have three boys and one shows that trait too. I think some souls or just simply more evolved at any stage of life. Your baby sounds so sweet do not worry. O.

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L.V.

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you're one of those mama's who think TOO much. nothin to worry about. let your son be who he is and sing songs he wants. embrace him, do not discourage him. he's not hurtin anything or anyone.

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L.R.

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Sounds like you and your husband sing different songs when each of you are with him. He problem makes that connection. The two of you together should sing a different song that he's never heard before and see what happens?

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R.J.

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What difference does it make if it's "normal"? Just be happy your child has a high level of consciousness. You and your husband can probably learn a lot from him. There are a lot of books out there on "indigo" and "crystal" children. You should check them out. Here's a quote about these children,

"These children are being misunderstood, and even considered abnormal in their behaviors. It is not so. It is that they come remembering that which you have forgotten. They have no patience for everyday smallness as it exists in your reality. To these young Beings, reality is a much larger and more important picture. It is that these children are sensitive to the feelings, the essences of others. It is that they are able to see what is truth within and around all things, and these children are not accepting of untruths in their realities.

These children are highly intuitive. They see all that is, and perceive all at once. They do not think within their mental structuring in linear form, but rather holographically. This type of thinking brings high intelligence. Their perceptive abilities are utilizing once dormant areas of brain matter that is coming alive with the genetic changes that are occurring at this time.

These children are being taught against their inherent abilities to behave in ways that are foreign to them. They are resisting those untruths, and many of them are rebelling. They are becoming seen as problems in your societies as they fight the untruths that are given to them. It is that they are unable to see or interpret the logic or that which you consider important within your third dimensional structuring, as these children do not recognize structure in that which you perceive the normal ways.

We ask you to become aware of these children, for it is they who bring you light, bring you Truth to your existences in ways that you are only beginning to become aware of.

We ask you to nurture the gifts of these crystalline children, as they bring to you that which is an important part of your evolution toward becoming beings of light in your original form. Praise their difference."

http://www.childrenofthenewearth.com/free.php?page=articl...

You'll figure it out.
With Love,
R.

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D.W.

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Maybe a little advanced. I'll bet he's going to be a wonderful person who cares about others. Keep up the good work mom!

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L.C.

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I have 3 kids, much older than your little one: 13,11, and 7. And I want to share something I noticed about them with you. They have different experiences with different people. I would teach them things, their dad would, as would grandparents and daycare. Here is where it gets interesting. They would associate what they learned with who taught it to them, so in fact, they would go over what they knew with the person who taught it to them. For example, if I was on a business trip and talked to them on the phone, they would sing songs I taught them or use words I taught them, although not exclusively.

So yup, it is normal.

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A.N.

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Interesting and I'd like to hear more before I can reply
;-)
Like exactly what you/ they were doing and who instigated the songs. If he was making them up or they were known already...

Remembering who has done what before is not unexpected, Like when you show up at a play group with 2 year olds and they want that song you sang last time or start their version of one like it...

I watched a 2 year old (almost 3) last night interacting like he was a speaker of 35 !!! I couldn't hear much he was saying, but the mannerisms were extraordinary!
It's wonderful how unique children are - until they learn to act all the same.

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S.S.

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A.,
This is not only normal but it's a good thing.
Children need to figure out how to adapt to different people and situations.
When a child doesn't behave differently for different people is when you want to worry.That is one of the clear signs of a personality problem.

Two is young but my son was that young too. It should last until about High School when children start to figure out and establish their individual identities.

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L.S.

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I think that's totally normal! i have two kids, 7 & 5, and they have very different relationships with me and my husband. It started when they were young. Kids are very receptive and pick up on our different vibes.

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G.E.

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Hi A.,

My daughter just turned 2 as well and also sings some different songs with or around her dad than with me. We think she is pretty advanced -but she is our first. I've met other little ones that seem advanced verbally or even seem to have "higher levels" of reasoning - I think some of these qualities/characteristics are developed/enhanced via interaction with parents. Maybe for you and I -since both parents are involved and singing different songs -one song may be connected more with one parent-or maybe he wants to please you and dad and does so differently. I think around 2 they are supposed to begin to develop the desire to please us.

I bet you'll get a lot of responses-let me know if you learn anything interesting!
G.

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B.R.

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It is normal, although advanced. Based on the limited amount of info you gave I wouldn't attribute it as much to a premature sense of empathy (although that would be awsome!) to a child's ability to compartmentalize behavior. Take, for example, a bilingual child. They don't have to be told when to speak English and when to speak Spanish (or whatever), they just know. They do the same thing with behavior- most two year olds know that one behavior is appropriate at home, but not at daycare. But I definately wouldn't worry. Either way he sounds like a pretty in-tune little guy.

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S.W.

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How awesome is that. Kids do, do different things with different people. WOW at 2years old. I would say that he is on the right track to being a very bright child. That is great. Keep up the good work.

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A.D.

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If that is the case to even think like that at the age of two is advanced. He's going to be a thinker and he's going to figure out things on his own. If that happens let him be he's going to be an independent Child. Get your knowlege book out because he's going to be asking you all alot of questions. Your child is going to have a curious mind be patient with him because that just means when a child asks a lot of questions his mind is working enhance that. Your child is going to be very bright.

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B.M.

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Dear A.,

I think they are so much smarter than we know or give them credit for. My children are 19, 17, and 15. The first example of something like this that I witnessed was my 5 year old friend. His mommy is an English speaker, though she is fluent in Spanish. His Daddy is a Spanish speaker. Not only did this little boy learn both languages, but the thing that impressed me was that he knew WHO to speak which language to. I thought that was amazing! In fact if I tried to practice my Spanish with Matthew, he would tell me, "No, English, B.."

God Bless!
B.

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B.P.

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its totally normal i mean they say that the first male romodal in a childs life is there father you child is just trying to bond with his dad he is oveaslly very intelligent from what you wrote it seems that way but you shouldnt worry

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K.T.

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Yes, it's normal and it's called "Code switching". Kids do this with their language style, activities, different languages, interacting with their teacher vs. parent, etc.

Way to go!!

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D.G.

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A.,
Im sorry that you seem so upset by the responses you received. I dont think you misread the intention of this post at all, it is all about connecting with other moms. Some people just arent as eloquent in their phrasing of things as you might hope for. Please dont misread anybody's response as a negative of your parenting skills, we are all here because we are moms and we care about other moms.

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M.P.

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i have a two year old and i am currenty seperated from her dad. she sings all kinda of songs but she knows which ones she likes to sing with her dad .. some times its a song she herd with him fist, remindes her of something she likes to do with him and so on.. then vis versa.

when she goes to bed she asks me to sing her "our song" if i sing something else she would tell me that its not the right one and that was a song she sings with dad..

my point is . kids at that age can tell what makes them happy. and with who . so your child is right on the money like all the kids i know on that age group ..

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