5 toddler rites of passage all parents must live through
We’re all entitled to rites of passage in life. The 18th birthday bash, our first trip overseas without our parents, or our first housewarming. So, surely toddlers should have the same rites, even if theirs are somewhat different to ours.
The experienced parents among us will recognise the following:
4. An epic toddler fight
Toddlers are yet to understand the ways of the world and, in their eyes, not getting your own way is, simply, unacceptable. Sharing toys in the sandpit is overrated, waiting ‘patiently’ for a turn is impossible and getting on with all other toddlers just ain’t happening.
Cue the rite of passage that is a toddler fight.
These are usually demonstrated by incessant screaming in another toddler’s personal space (usually 1cm from their face), repeatedly trying to snatch away or reclaim a toy, or pushing and shoving another toddler at an increasingly alarming strength.