How do i get 2 yr old to quit screamin for daddy?

Question

ok i am a single ma me and his dad arent together and he isnt really around. but i met a guy about 9 mths ago and he was living with me and my son and now we are no longer together and he is still wanting him how do i explain we arent together anymore and hes not his daddy?

Answer 1

You can't explain any of this to a 2 yr old.  He's probably really confused right now with all the men coming in and out of his life.  

I know it's your life, but I strongly suggest that before you bring a man around again make sure it's someone who is going to be around for a long time.  Find someone who is willing to commit to you and your son.  

I'm sorry his bio dad is not around, that must be so hard being a single mom.  I can guess that you aren't on good terms with his dad, but that's not your sons fault.  Do you have a picture of him that you could give your son and tell him "This is Daddy"  When he is screaming for Daddy just give him lots of hugs and love.  Let him have the picture of daddy and maybe a special stuffed animal that he can snuggle with when he misses daddy.

I don't know why his dad isn't around, but I would suggest getting him in the picture and letting your child grow up with a mother and a father.  He deserves to know his father, whether the two of you get along or not.  

Answer 2

Time to take care of your child. Stop worrying about you. When people come and go from a child's life, insecurity builds.

Answer 3

All you can do is hug him and wait until he forgets about the guy.  And I really hope that this will serve as a lesson for you to stop letting guys come freely in and out of your son's life.  Keep your dates away from him until you're engaged.  Having random guys come and go is really going to cause your poor son a lot of emotional damage.

Answer 4

You don't.  When he cries for daddy the best thing to do is just sooth him and say I know baby.  He is too young to understand who his daddy is and the fact this man is no longer around.  

When he cries, try to distract him.  Eventually he will stop.  

Answer 5

Clearly the man parade isn't good for your son.  Here's a thought:  take a break from your own love life and concentrate only on your son.  He needs your full attention.

Answer 6

Just explain it to him. At 2, he is intelligent enough to understand. I hate that people think kids wont understand so they have to dumb everything down. *sigh*

Anywayz, Just say "Baby, ______ is not your daddy. He was my friend and now he's not anymore. He's not here and mommy doesnt know if he will ever be back."

After that, dont carry it on any further. Instead, suggest something to get that off his mind like painting, story time, snack time, going to the playground, etc.  

Answer 7

If you really need an answer to that, you shouldn't be a parent.  Don't just bring different men around.  Your son will be totally confused.  He's 2 and can't understand that yet, but you do.  

Answer 8

You ignore it and redirect him. That's why its' really important to be committed to one another before bringing a man home to your child--children form attachments--they don't know any better.