They Keep Asking Why Her Son Is Not Walking Yet And She Is At Her Wit’s End

This is the case for one parent who is dealing with in-laws constantly making comments about her son not walking yet. 

The Situation

“My son is about to turn 16 months. He can stand from a seated position on his own and take steps when he wants to. He’s just not “fully walking” yet (he still crawls the majority of the time to get from place to place).

In-Laws Say He Needs Shoes

“They’re convinced that it’s because I don’t put shoes on him at all times inside the house. They think that he needs shoes to stabilize his feet. I’ve told them numerous times that I’ve read countless articles that state the complete opposite;

In-Laws Say He Needs Practice

“They also think I don’t “practice” walking with him enough (holding his hands and walking around the house with him). Again, I’ve told them that this actually can hinder him from wanting to walk on his own because he doesn’t have to balance by himself.

Many Share Their Experience

“My son didn’t start walking til he turned 2. So don’t worry about it. Kids aren’t performing monkeys.”

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