How much frustration for 6-7 month old?

[BlueWolf]

How much frustration do you allow your 6 month old (or 7 month old) when they're playing by themselves or with you before you step in?

Does that question make sense?


I've notice with my DD that when she plays with a new toy, she gets frustrated with it very quickly. If she can't figure something out rather quickly, she gets frustrated. When she's frustrated, she starts to fuss, which can escalade to out right crying. Sometime she'll throw in a back arch or two. The toy might end up throw, etc.

I know as they get old, frustration is an important part of their learning experience and growing. But at what age do you really let them be frustrated and figure it out on their own?

Thoughts?

[July09Mama]

My dd will be 6 months tomorrow and she's just starting to crawl. Her main frustrations come from getting stuck in places where she can't turn around or accidentally rolling over and wanting someone else to roll her back over (she can do it herself, I think she just is upset and forgets). When she's just making the little "uh, uh" noises, I usually verbally tell her, "you're ok, you can do it," but if she starts all out crying I go and rescue her. That said, her self-help skills are pretty low, so maybe I'm not really doing it right .

[Abraisme]

I think that 6-7mo is pretty young to allow them to work through frustration. They really don't understand at that age. I think redirection is best until they're a little older 10-12mo. I definitely wouldn't allow a 6mo to cry out of frustration. Once they're crying they won't be able to learn anything from it anyway. You've kind of got to tailor it to your child.

[Lacrymosa]

[BlueWolf]

Originally Posted by Abraisme

I think that 6-7mo is pretty young to allow them to work through frustration. They really don't understand at that age. I think redirection is best until they're a little older 10-12mo. I definitely wouldn't allow a 6mo to cry out of frustration. Once they're crying they won't be able to learn anything from it anyway. You've kind of got to tailor it to your child.

Thanks That's kinda what I was thinking too. Redirection has definitely worked so far.