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Keep getting crap about swings

schnappycatschnappycat member
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DS hates swings. He cries every time I even try to put him in one in the park. He always has, even his baby swing. I think he used it twice without crying. I really have no idea why (maybe motion sickness, although I doubt it because he never gets sick in the car, even RF for 26 months), but I certainly don't push it or think it's a big deal. It's always made it hard to go to the park for playdates, but at least he likes the slide now, the sandbox, and some of the smaller climbing things. But people keep telling me that something is wrong with the fact he hates swings. Especially my MIL, who was pratically outraged the other day at the park with us. "Have you even TRIED to push him in one?"; "All kids like swings!," etc. Seriously, will he be scarred for life if he turns 3 and isn't some swing expert? I highly doubt it. 

Sorry for the random vent, but I'm tired of getting questioned about this. It's just odd. 

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Re: Keep getting crap about swings

  • ms_mellorms_mellor

    Tell your MIL to screw off.  The kid doesn't like swings, it's not the end of the World...and I am sure there's nothing wrong with him!!  I really don't think it's something you should push.  I'm sure that would make things worse.

    I did have to giggle because this made me think of the Friends episode where Rachel was afraid of swings. 

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  • KGskyKGsky member
    I find it bizarre that your MIL thinks this is really something worth talking about. The kid hates swings. End of story.? My "cure" for dumb comments is to encourage the insanity.? "Ok, next time you keep him, put him in a swing."? You'll never get that "you know, you were right," but typically, the comments will stop LOL.? Sorry you have to deal with such inane b.s.!
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  • BrewtowngrlBrewtowngrl member
    DS doesn't kids swings either.  He kind of likes the big kid swing, but not something he is all excited over. 
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  • schnappycatschnappycat member
    imagems_mellor:

    I did have to giggle because this made me think of the Friends episode where Rachel was afraid of swings. 

    I had forgotten about this! LOL.  

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  • wifeandmamawifeandmama member
    LOL - how random of her to even mention it!  Who the heck cares?  He doesn't like swings, no biggie.  I'd just shrug and not even give her the time of day.
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  • lite-brightlite-bright member

    My DD is the same way -- not with her baby swing, but definitely any park swings. She has never liked them. I try different ones every once in awhile to see if she's gotten over it, but she still gets scared. 

    So "all kids" don't like swings. :) And I agree that it's a silly thing for people to make an issue of! 

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  • ilovemygirlsilovemygirls member
    My bff's 4.5yo still doesn't like swings.  She never did as a baby, nor does she like them now.  Just because they don't want her to be 'fearful', they do encourage her periodically to give it a try, but they don't push it.  There are plenty of other things to do at a park besides swing!  Your MIL needs to buzz off.
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  • jellybean529jellybean529 member
    I thought my kid was the only one in the world who hates swings! She hated her infant swing and she hates the swings at the park. If there's something wrong with your kid, then mine has the same problem!
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  • dec05bride2bedec05bride2be

    Sorry you are going throught this but oh you are so lucky....my DD loves swings and wants to be on one for hours!  She crys when we taker her off, it is a constant battle.

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  • funchickenfunchicken member
    When S was little she loved the swing, but now she hates it.  She hasn't been on a swing almost a year, and I don't see her changing her mind anytime soon.  Your DS isn't the only one who doesn't like them :)
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