No stranger danger?

fastcarsandfreedom3319

T is way too friendly. He will reach up to anyone, and I mean anyone, to pick him up--associates at the department store, cashiers at the grocery store, the woman behind us in line at the grocery store, other moms at the park, the really tall man that we passed by in the grocery store...it goes on and on.

It makes me really uncomfortable that he goes so easily to all these strangers.

Are any of your LOs like this?  Should it be making me uncomfortable or should I be glad he is so easy going?  Should I be teaching him stranger danger, and if so, how?  What's your take on this?

CoUnTryBB1

I don't think LO has ever met a stranger.   She waves at everyone.   If they don't acknowledge her, she waves and says Hi louder.   I don't know what to do either, she is very friendly.  I will say she does get bashful sometimes but very rarely. 

SJandVA

I wish I had that problem. She won't go to anyone but DH and I. I mean no one. It's really hard on our families. DD1 was the same and even worse. But she did outgrow it, so I know it won't last forever.
I'm not sure at this age I would worry too much. You're with him and not going to let some stranger take him. I think it's something that evens out as they get older.

BatDaughter4Eva

Strangers look at J, and he wants me to pick him up. Most of the time. Sometimes we are walking by, and he'll say hi to people, but they can't get too close. Especially men.

iluvchris27

H is the same way!! I think it's good that he's so comfortable with people but then I worry just like you do. At this age I'm not sure if they would really understand that you aren't supposed to do that. Like SJandVA said, you are with him and aren't going to let anyone take him so I think its fine for now.

sdlaura

Yes, in fact the owner of my company was just complimenting me/DD on it after seeing DD at our office Halloween party.  He told me how he was so impressed about how confident and comfortable she was with navigating the world and people she doesn't know.  She will go up and hand things to strangers, give them hugs, or try to sit in their laps with her book so they will read to her.  I think it got me some brownie points that she gave the company owner a hug 

I think it's a good thing for now since it's not like she's going to be anywhere without an adult at this point.  When she is old enough to be more independent, then we'll have to teach her that all strangers are not nice, but I'm glad that she thinks they are for now.

babycakes

DS2 used to be really friendly and easy going but just within the past few months he has started to become a bit more weary of strangers.  He used to smile and babble but now he'll sort of stare at them, probably thinking "who are youuuu?"  lol  I think it also depends on the mood he's in.

rp-chicago-mom

It's so embarrassing! His latest thing is to hand out leaves and acorns to everyone at the park, adults and kids alike. It's like he thinks he's the playground welcoming committee and everyone gets a free leaf just for walking in.

rMe6411

Both our kids are like that. Dss is 7 and we still have to remind him that sometimes you can be TOO friendly. But honestly, my DH is the same way. He can make friends with anyone anywhere he goes. I happen to not be as stranger friendly so it is hard for me to get comfortable with the kids being like that.

rainedrops117

K is super friendly too.  He smiles, waves, says Hi, throws kisses... you name it at strangers.  And especially other little kids. Definitely keeping an extra watchful eye.

Megispreg

This makes me laugh because DD is the exact opposite. She hates strangers, and they always want to talk to her! She doesn't even act shy or afraid, she usually stares them down with a death glare. She used to scream, so that's an improvement.

She does happily go with family and friends at least.

iluvchris27

Baker_Bride said:

It's so embarrassing! His latest thing is to hand out leaves and acorns to everyone at the park, adults and kids alike. It's like he thinks he's the playground welcoming committee and everyone gets a free leaf just for walking in.

I seriously LOL at this!!! 

zbeesma86

DD goes through phases with stranger danger.  It used to be so sad- she would cry & reach for DH or me if anyone talked to her- I've now noticed if she is really tired or teething she's not friendly. At all. 

She goes up & waves to everyone at the park & waits until they wave back. It's so cute. 

Other days she likes to do her own thing & climb the steps 100 times. Just depends.