So I stumbled onto this forum when I was looking for reasons my son likes to poke me in the eyes? Yes,he likes to try to touch my eye....I don't let him and he knows it is bad but he still tries? He actually thinks it's funny that I don't want him doing it? He is 3 tomorrow and does not talk which is something else altogether but he understands everything so I can nit understands his infatuation with it. We just got a new kitten⬛(bout 3months old)an he has started trying to touch his eyes too? If anyone has ever heard of a child doing this, then please enlightening me because I have no idea what it means or even if it means anything at all??
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Don't ask, I freaking asked Google why my son likes to poke my eyes and someone on here was talking about her sisters kids poking her dog in the eyes....
Kids can see stuff adults can't, like ghosts, auras, and maybe that little dry eye guy on the tv commercials. I am thinking you might be haunted. Lol
Very interesting, I like your reply...I didn't expect that but I'm not shutting it down, I very well may have some demons but I'm workin on it!
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Maybe your Kids fascination with eyes could be that you give him a different reaction? He wants more of that reaction because its funny to him? I dont have much suggestions other than doing other things to direct attention away from the eyes. Do he take on his own eyes ? I know that Kids that covers their ears often might have issues with their ears etc so I try and view their behaviour as a way of communications. Especially when they(kids) dont vocalize.
I really wouldn't be worried, kids touch stuff, taste stuff. Three is when kids start to be a bit rebellious. I had older brothers that would poke me back in the eye if I tried that on them. Simple solution, have another child, they poke each other in the eyes, and leave mom alone.
That's exactly what I was thinking too(that he may be trying to tell me something)but idk? He just seems to get a kick out of it....he laughs when I push his hands Away and keeps on doing it an laughing at me? Who really knows but he is now starting to touch the cats eyes and I don't want him doing that at all. I mean this kitten is so freaking chill and doesn't even get upset with him doing it! I can't let him give the cat an infected eye or something,u know? My other cat are older and keep their distance but him,he just doesn't care....
Well, it might just be exploring and the pushing of boundaries. Maybe introduce your boy to other activities? Maybe he will forget how much fun eyeballs are if he chases a football with you
True, but he does chase footballs and baseballs,climb on monkey are etc. He gets board easily though....lol
Hi @Skittles81 I'm "Granny" a 74 year old gal who worked in education most of my adult life. If we were sitting on a couch together, I'd be telling you what follows in a kinder (and much longer) way, but here's how your problem seems to me. Your problem is a "power thing". He has found the "power" that if he pokes at your eye, you react in an abnormal way (pull away, close your eyes, etc) and that amuses him. Frankly, I think you may need to be more assertive as a mother. Raise your voice (actually use an angry tone) and tell him to stop it, put him down, then walk away from him. Let him know this is not acceptable and it is not a game you will play with him. After a few minutes of ignoring him, go back and start doing an acceptable activity with him (blocks, cars, coloring) that keeps his hands busy while he interacts with you. I think the kitten is a mistake at this stage of your son's life. The kitten will have no problem with biting and scratching your son if it is being hurt by him poking at its eyes. I don't want either of them to get hurt. I think your best course of action is to find the kitten a new home, and try again in a year or so. I am also a bit worried about his delayed speech. By age 3, he should have at least a few words (Mama, No!, yes, mine, etc). But on one hand, it is said that Einstein was also slow to begin talking, however, if he doesn't start talking soon, I think you should have a serious talk with his pediatrician. Granny