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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 169947" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>We always had to "exercise" the energy out, like Suz said.</p><p>Special (for visits to new places) toys were kept high in the closet inbetween uses so it was a treat to get to play with</p><p>them.</p><p> </p><p>One thing I believe may be a factor is that he is four years old and evidently (reference to CPS) has experienced some degree in instability in his young life. Each family parents in a different way. If he was exposed to his Mom's way and then</p><p>a foster family way etc. then he would likely be a bit nervous</p><p>or unsure of what to expect when with grandparents. Four is</p><p>not a very sophisticated age <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> and a child with a past of neglect or abuse would be expected to be apprehensive and</p><p>emotionally needy.</p><p> </p><p>Your choices after the visit sound wise. He probably got the message that you did not "love his choices", were claiming your own peace and quiet..but loved him. Good job. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 169947, member: 35"] We always had to "exercise" the energy out, like Suz said. Special (for visits to new places) toys were kept high in the closet inbetween uses so it was a treat to get to play with them. One thing I believe may be a factor is that he is four years old and evidently (reference to CPS) has experienced some degree in instability in his young life. Each family parents in a different way. If he was exposed to his Mom's way and then a foster family way etc. then he would likely be a bit nervous or unsure of what to expect when with grandparents. Four is not a very sophisticated age :winking: and a child with a past of neglect or abuse would be expected to be apprehensive and emotionally needy. Your choices after the visit sound wise. He probably got the message that you did not "love his choices", were claiming your own peace and quiet..but loved him. Good job. DDD [/QUOTE]
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