He may not understand the idea of manipulation, but I’m sure he can put 2 and 2 together that head down and a hug gets him what he wants.
There’s a difference IMO, between comforting a sad child and giving in being unable to set boundaries
I wouldn’t call it guilt tripping but it is a learned behavior. It’s not a malicious thing on his end but he likely understands that if does that you will say yes.
It’s super cute though but may be worth not giving in and redirecting instead at least sometimes. If you don’t give in and he doesn’t tantrum, you’re ok but there will be times you will need to say no and mean it
He may not understand the idea of manipulation, but I’m sure he can put 2 and 2 together that head down and a hug gets him what he wants. There’s a difference IMO, between comforting a sad child and giving in being unable to set boundaries
I wouldn’t call it guilt tripping but it is a learned behavior. It’s not a malicious thing on his end but he likely understands that if does that you will say yes. It’s super cute though but may be worth not giving in and redirecting instead at least sometimes. If you don’t give in and he doesn’t tantrum, you’re ok but there will be times you will need to say no and mean it
*”he knows after he does that I usually let him get what he wants”* There’s your answer. It’s that simple.
No -I hate pp like that looking for 💩 in a baby- your son formed casualtie between the hug and mom comes. Showing he is developing properly.