2 1/2 yr old always upset?

Question

My neighbors son is ALWAYS upset. Whenever I see him he is crying, throwing a fit, or just endlessly whining. When my 18 month old tries to play with the toys they have there this kid just loses is. When he wants anything he whines. If I even say hello to him he cries and calls for mama. Its not just me, its his grandmother too, or basically anyone. His parents cannot stand it, but I've never actually seen and real discipline for it. Could he be like autistic or something?

Answer 1

It could very well be that everytime he whines his parents give him what he wants just to stop the whining, instead of ignoring it.  As far as sharing toys.  Toddlers aren't big on sharing.  That is NORMAl they have to be taught to share.  And since he "looses it" when your son tries to play with his toys obviously his parents haven't taught him to share.

Answer 2

It sounds like he is a spoiled brat. Keep your kid away from him or he will pick up the bad habits. PS Autistic kids keep to themselves

Answer 3

could he be autistic? for whining and crying like youve described? NO. geez.

the kid COULD have something like aspergers. OR he just needs disipline.

Answer 4

The rate of Autism is on the rise and that is a possibility...or this child could just be lacking nuturing...Something is definitely missing...he sounds fearful and unsure of things around him...you say his parents cannot stand it...but WHAT are they doing to HELP this child? They don't sound as though they are very compassionate and tuned into his needs.