Sounds like you have the same problem as I. My son turned 5 on Tues and he is every bit as particular as you expressed. It has grown better as he has grown older but every day possesses some challenge whether it's the color of his cup, the number of food items, picking what toy he absolutely HAS to take to bed with him, or the clothing he wears. He is also a creature of habit and extremely stubborn. Like your son, there are times he simply won't go to the bathroom and will spend 30 minutes wiggling before I am able to get him to go. My daughter, such an angel, was not like this. He is much more independent and outgoing than she was at that age and I can only chalk it up to the boy exerting his independence, a high level of intelligence, and a strong personality. I have found that giving him at least 2 choices works (most of the time) and of course, rewards (usually stickers).
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Date: 2009-04-09 06:26 pm (UTC)My daughter, such an angel, was not like this. He is much more independent and outgoing than she was at that age and I can only chalk it up to the boy exerting his independence, a high level of intelligence, and a strong personality. I have found that giving him at least 2 choices works (most of the time) and of course, rewards (usually stickers).