As a parent, are you still childlike?

Question

I don't mean immature, but are you sometimes childlike in some ways?

I know I am. Half the toys which I buy for my children are because I want to play with them as well. I can also be easily amused. The amount of time I used to spend playing on the PS2 with my three-year-old was unbelievable.

Of course being a parent comes first and I don't mean childlike in a bad way.

Do you think you are childlike? Has this changed at all since becoming a parent? Examples?

Answer 1

Oh yea def I think u do wen u hav ur own children tho its half the fun of being a parent, me and my son run around being stupid makin weird nosies pretend karate! u name it we do it and he's only 18 months lol! but i spose im only 21 lol but age doesnt matter its gr8 2 mess about and hav fun wit ur children more the better i say!!!

Answer 2

I think it is important to keep the child within!  My daughter is only 6 months old, and I can't WAIT until she's old enough for Legos!!!  I found mine at my Mom's 2 years ago and built an "adult" lego house! lol  Here's a quote from Under the Tuscan Sun:

"You must live life spherically...in all directions.  Never lose your childish enthusiasm, and all things will come your way."

Answer 3

I'm 17 I have a girl on the way and I'm buying all kinds of baby stuff just cuz they look kool to play with I'm excited for her and so is her daddy.

Answer 4

I am more child like now!

I jump around the house making silly noises and faces just to amuse my daughter :) it's all good fun. I think as a parent you should not be serious all the time because we should nurture our children and our own child inside.

Answer 5

One of the exciting parts of being a parent, is that you get to be a kid yourself.  I finger paint and color with my two year old.  He has one of those small forts, that we hang out in....we play hide and go seek.  I watch all the old cartoons I used to love with him.  And I agree with you being the parent comes first, but that's part of being a parent is to entertain your children! :)

Answer 6

Nah man I'm still a goof Ball I like making him laugh and so I play the role of whatever will get him to use his emotions at top volume. Like I'd act retarded and chase him around the house ha ha!.....

I do a lot of vocal impression like how Jim Carrey does. the faces included.

Or he uhm.... DAWM I forgot!,,, but sometimes I go "MMM !! CHICKEN ! and i turn bite his calfs and **** ha ha! it's rather hilarious.

Answer 7

Gawd...I'm 29 and I jump around, sing, dance, make silly voices, play with my daughters dolls and puppets (putting shows on for her). I love playing with play dough! And I enjoy showing her all the fun messy things you can do in the name of arts and crafts!

But I am perhaps a little more stern over things, like wanting her to eat her breakfast, get dressed, etc than I'd like to be - you know, as a mom you have to be the boss too as much as you would rather they were really good and you could be their best friend all the time!

Answer 8

Yeah, I am definitely a kid at heart, even before having kids I was always that way.  I'm the one who loves watching cartoons, playing hide & seek, coloring, etc.  Having kids of course gave me an excuse to do "kid Stuff" without anyone thinking I am crazy for it  :)

Answer 9

Sure!  I color in coloring books with my two year old son, we play Legos, I play with his dinosaurs when he's napping (lol) and I still love to watch s****. Doo with him.  My son and I entertain my ten week old daughter by playing peek a boo with her and we sing silly songs to her when she's upset.  It's a hoot being a kid with your kids!!

I think if you grow up completely and don't maintain any child-like (not irresponsible/immature) qualities that life becomes too boring and you're more likely to be uptight.  Being child like keeps a fresh view on child rearing and keeps it interesting not to mention spontaneous and fun!

Answer 10

Hi Reed,

I am childlike when I do not feel like some "thing" has to be accomplished or done and I can get into playing and really being with my kids.  I am not sure about your situation, but there are many chores to be done in our household.  As my hubby is the main one earning money now, it is my job to get all the other stuff done.  

When I feel like I've got the time, I most like baking with my kids and getting really messy.  I also really got into building sand castles at the beach, playing board games, tickling, and wrestling on the floor with them.  I think we all have the most fun when my hubby and/or I can be childlike with them.  

Answer 11

How can you not be? I get more out of a kick out of some of my kids' toys and the swing set we put up last year than they do! My husband bought our 10yr son for his birthday this baskball thing that kind of looks like the ones in an arcade when it slides down the little ramp and you throw it in. I walk around the house saying, "Who wants to play Mommy in basketball?" "Who wants to go on the swings with me?" "Who's in the mood to color?" My 4yr will tell me by the end of the day, "Why don't you call your friends to come over to play with you." lol.

Inside, I will always be a kid. It's why I have 4 and one on the way. It's why I'm a teacher. If you can't laugh and play every once in a while, life's just not worth living. I feel bad for those who don't have a child still inside.

Best Wishes =]

Answer 12

Yeah id say having kids makes you more childlike anyway.  Before id never have known what to do if a child asked me to play with them but now it seems to come as second nature, i'll sit and color in & play with toys with my son for ages sometimes. And i know exactly what you mean about buying toys because you like them yourself, we bought our son a scalextric at xmas and think we've played with it more than him.

Answer 13

Yep - I'm childlike - I grew up around it and just let the child in me exist somewhere quiet inside.  It comes out to play now and again.

Christmas especially.  Usually give it free rein then!

Something to be enjoyed and passed on to the children.

Never forget even when you are an adult, that inside you beats the heart of child - indulge it sometimes!

Its what I taught my lot and one day I hope they will teach their children that!

Answer 14

there is nothing wrong with having fun. I take my nephew to Toys R us and pick out some cool art stuff that i like and i tell him "oh you will love this", he does but i like to have fun too. I play WII like crazy and the kids love to get on in the action. Would you rather be boring and sit and watch your kids? I am epecting my first baby and pick up some books that i wanna read or video games that are for me and the kids.

Answer 15

no and why should it. my hubby always buys toys for xmas based on his own enjoyment, ie, remote controlled boats or cars, its ace cos he then wants to play with the toys as much as the kids do which leads to happy times all over! immaturity within toys is definately a plus!

Answer 16

i bet when i am a parent i will be childlike

Answer 17

Yes, being able to play with your kids toys and enjoy it helps spend fun quality time with them.

Answer 18

Am certainly not Adulterate

Answer 19

yeah......<3

Answer 20

yea i'll never grow up... half my sons toys i bought because i thought they looked like fun, he's only 1 so no video games yet but i don't doubt we'll be playing them together till it isn't cool to be playing with mom :)

and the hubby and i are into world of warcraft and we figure our son will have is own account by age 7 or so

Answer 21

I am but my kids relate to me better I think.  I do PS2 games with them also, board games, and just have fun being a kid with them.  This time is priceless.  I do know where to draw the line which is very important.  It's one thing to be their friend but you always have to remember that you are a parent first.

Answer 22

Yes i agree completely. Being a parent gives you a great excuse to indulge in all those activities you had to give up a long time ago in order to "grow up". I love to take my kids to the park and climb the climbing frame, play on the swings and the see-saw. I will also take great delight in using my daughter's scooter if she can't be bothered riding it home and we are out together. My one main sadness is that she never mastered roller-skating as I love it so much and would love to have someone to go out skating with as I couldn't justify going on my own!

Answer 23

yes iam. i think there is a part of me that dosent wanna grow up.

Answer 24

Yes I am, I just shout more.

Answer 25

I love colouring in and making things. Theres a stack of pens and books in the cupboard and some paper pirate hat kits for when the grandkids are old enough. And theres nothing better than jumping in puddles in your wellies. And paddling.