Ali Kat

>My family tells me it is "unhealthy" for him to be with me (or Dad)
> all the time and he needs to be able to interact with others and
> follow instruction from others. I do not agree with this, but on
> some level it does eat away at me deep inside.


I was a very "shy" kid - a "label" I hate btw. I wish I had never been pushed to "interact" as a child. It bred a lot of confusion for me and created a deep anxiety that to this very day I fight and struggle with. I just had my own way of approaching opportunities, and wish that I had been allowed to do so as a child. Instead, I was always "wrong" in whatever I did. Today, I know that I was just different and it's okay. Let him develop as he needs. He just may need a little extra time with those things that are familiar and comforting. As others have suggested, offer him opportunities but let him decide when/if he is ready. He walked when he was ready, right? This will be the same thing. Trust your gut - he's YOUR child.

As far as participating in activites with him, talk to the teachers of classes. Surprisingly, many will allow an adult to participate with their child. Some don't, but I guess that's their perogative and you may choose not to go to that class. However, make sure your child wants to participate in the class, not that he's doing it to please you on some level. It won't be his activity or fun otherwise.


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