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<div>Originally Posted by <strong>natensarah</strong></div>
<div style="font-style:italic;">I think it depends on the kids. When my dd was 18 mos old she would happily play for an hour or longer alone. Though I wouldn't say completely w/out adult interaction, as I would check on her and she would make comments to me occasionally. But we would not be doing the same thing at all. For example, I painted the outside of my house while she made mudpies, played in her kiddie pool, dug in the dirt, etc.<br><br>
I know other kids who want more interaction, though, I just think it's a matter of personality. And now my dd's much less willing to do that, which I contribute to her age, budding social interest, and little brother creating some jealousy.</div>
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<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/yeahthat.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="yeah that">: Thanks for saying what I was <i>trying</i> to say above. I think the key phrase is "happily play for an hour." If the child is happy, I don't think it's a problem. If the child is seeking out attention and not getting his needs met, then it is a problem.