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Monkey in the middle kid?

new2parentsnew2parents member
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How can you play monkey in the middle with a toddler and a completely even 100% level playing field?


any adult playing with a child will have a height advantage, you can easily keep the ball out of the kids reach. It is impossible for the child to throw the ball out of your grasp.


so how can a grown-up play monkey in the middle with a small child believe the fair? Without dumbing down to their level?
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Re: Monkey in the middle kid?

  • nicademus20nicademus20 member
    edited September 2022
    The child will think it is fun anyways, that's all that matters. Sometimes I get on my LO level to play and sit on the floor, or lay down with him. The main goal is always to make it fun for them, until they seem not to have fun at that game anymore.
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  • meggymemeggyme member
    new2parents said:
    How can you play monkey in the middle with a toddler and a completely even 100% level playing field?


    any adult playing with a child will have a height advantage, you can easily keep the ball out of the kids reach. It is impossible for the child to throw the ball out of your grasp.


    so how can a grown-up play monkey in the middle with a small child believe the fair? Without dumbing down to their level?

    It’s not about the results of the game it’s about the time you spend together and having positive interactions.
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