Hi there. I'm a new mom to a healthy, happy, active 27 month old boy. He doesn't have any development issues that we are aware of. He reached all the milestones in a timely manner, give or take a month or 2. Recently, we've noticed that when we say something, he will respond with something that rhymes, either a real word or, a made up Dr. Seuss word. For example, I will say, "Brendan it's time to go to bed". He will say, "But not head". Me: "Brendan please put that down", B: "But not frown". Me: "Be nice to the kitty", B: "But not nitty". Me: "You're a super smarty", Brendan: "But not tarty". Is this normal? My thinking is he wants to get the last word in, much like me! Also, I am a SAHM and we go to play groups about 2-3x/month. However, during the play group, he is the only child exploring every crook and cranny, while the other kids play with toys, each other or, cling to their moms. The kids in the play group are 6-12 months older or younger than my son. Any and all comments, suggestions are apprecitated. Thanks, A.
Wow! Thanks for the quick and reassuring responses. I'm very glad to hear that other boys wander off and do their own thing too. Thanks again for all the input. A.
do you read a lot of dr seuss to him? I think he just finds it funny. If they all didnt start with "but not" I would find it a little more unusual if that makes any sense.
Does he answer direct questions? If you say what is this while holding up a shoe, will he answer "shoe" Will he answer where's Daddy? or what color is this or other simple questions? If he's answering every question with a silly rhyme and not a sensible answer I would be worried.
He sounds VERY bright! Enjoy it!
Dawn
I acutually think that's pretty clever for someone his age!
I dont know if its normal or not. If it is abnormal I would think that it would be in the sense that he has exceptionally strong language skills.
I do know that rhyming is a required skill for reading, and doing poems, songs, nursery rhymes, etc. helps develop your child's reading skills.
Also - my son is ALWAYS the one off doing something else in a social setting. When he was two, and we would go to the spray park, all of the other kids would play in the water, and their moms would sit and talk and watch. I would chase after my son as he ran off to investigate in the bushes - coming out with beer cans and cigarette butts.
It sounds like he is a smart, curious little guy who marches to his own beat.
Sounds like he's quick witted to me and pretty darned hilarious :)
Rhyming words is actually a milestone that some kids don't "get" until age 4 or 5 (one of my 5 year old daycare children still can't generate rhyme) so for your little one to already do that is awesome! Love it!
sounds normal to advanced. :)
Sounds like you have a very clever and imaginative little boy on your hands! Congrats Mama!
Very strange indeed! I really think he should see a doctor. I've hear great things about someone named............ Dr. Seuss. lmao
Seriously though, when you ask for suggestions are you wanting to stop the rhyming? I sure hope not because it's awesome! Enjoy!
If he's finding words like that that ryme that's very good for his age!!!
I firmly believe that silly rhyming is one of the best things you can do with a kid. Both of my boys are incredible readers -reading at levels WAY beyond their years as shown through testing. Rhyming was huge for us when they were little. We rhymed and sang all the time. So next time your son does this jump in with some of your own!
Sounds like his thing of the month. Kids come up with some crazy things. Perfectly normal.
I would agree that it is very clever for a 2 y/o! I think it's probably pretty normal, besides maybe being advanced ;), but working on rhyming is a good idea! We do rhyming games in the car and my kids (2/4) love it! I also think he just finds himself really funny, so I wouldn't worry.
Even if you do read a lot of Dr. Seuss, it is still a bit advanced, I believe. What does he say if you ASK him to say something that rhymes with _____ ? Can he do that?
If you haven't, you would need to explain what a rhyme is.
Rhyming is a developmental stage. When I was teaching my daughter to read (she started at about 3 yrs old) one of the first lessons involved rhyming. She just couldn't grasp what I was asking her to do yet. We put the whole thing on the shelf for three or four weeks and tried again. She picked it right up beautifully, and went on to become an excellent and advanced reader.
If he is just rattling off nonsense that rhymes it may not mean a thing... but if he can "rhyme" something you ASK him to rhyme... that might be more significant?
And for wandering off... yeah.. my son could be like that too. Whatever interests them. And it many not be whatever the other kids are into. daughter
I find it very odd to say the least....rhyming responses....strange..particularly that young!
Sounds like he is very smart and showing you! My son played alone and would go off by himself. Maybe he noting to say to the other little ones! He is ahead of the game I think!
These responses sure are all over the place. Just because he's not acting like every 2 year old doesn't mean he has a condition. I think he sounds very smart & is just trying to figure out our language & how we communicate.
EARLY... auditory processing difficulties? Could always have him looked at by your local Early Intervention program in your county.It's a free service.
if its nothing, sigh a breath of relief.. if they find something, well you caught it early, very treatable with therapy.
God Bless
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I think he's trying to repeat what your saying.
