I'm new to "parenting" and just need some tips and possibly a heads-up on what to expect.
I'm not a mother, I'm even a virgin, in fact the child I'm talking about isn't my own. I'll be moving next door to my Uncle soon, he has custody of his sister's baby. It's been less than a year since she was left to her brother by her mother. And that's a -very- touchy subject for her, there's a -lot- of emotional distress. From what I've heard (I've yet to meet her myself) a lot more mood is there, than is normally in a toddler. I've been the baby of my family my entire life, until my mom married my stepdad. So I'm -eager- and -excited- to have a baby in the family that -I- can mentor. I've read up on parenting sites and stuff, but I'm afraid that might apply to parent-to-kid bonds without complications. I'm known for having little patience, and sometimes I get a bit angry when I lose my patience, and annoyed. (It comes from my biological father- I have problems of my own. Don't worry I am -not- abusive, and if ever I do hit someone I apologize profusely.) Most importantly of all, I -really- want to be her best friend and mentor, like a cool older sister to her. I was hoping someone out there might know how to deal with a toddler that has abandonment issues, and might have some tips for me. Thanks.
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Three-Year-Old, May have abandonment issues,
I'm a grandmother, of now a 3 year old boy , of now I know why they call them grand children. He is just that. My daughter , who is the mother of my grandson, left for work late one morning , left him with her boyfriend. He later in the day called her and told her to come home, she did to find out he had beaten my grandson. He went to jail someone bailed him out and she went back to him.I called child protective services to have my grandson removed from her care and placed in his dad's. My point is my grandson, has issues.His dad is finally gonna set up counciling for him. Thats all I can recomend. Good luck and God Bless
