So my son is 3.5 and he’s been a handful since he was about 2, very very busy, doesn’t listen, has a short attention span, etc. Apparently this is very common in young children, so I’ve learned to embrace it, keep him busy and do what works for us. A lot of trips to the park keeps him happy.

My dad has constantly been in my ear about how my parenting is a problem, I’m not a good enough mom which is why he acts like that, etc.

It is such a sensitive topic with me because I love my dad so much , but he wasn’t the best parent either. It was his way or the highway (still basically is that way) and he very rarely got down to a childs level to help us grow and learn, if that makes sense. He doesn’t understand all children are different and we all learn at a different pace/level. According to my mom, my brother and I were like perfect children. She said she remembers spanking us maybe once. They never even baby proofed the house because once my mom said no we just listened and never did it again. I have NO IDEA what that is like, I have to repeat myself 34 times before my son listens to me.

Anyways, Should I ingore my dads view of my life/parenting ? My dad is not the one to have a conversation with, he will never agree with someone else, its his way and that’s that.