nope not going to happen cap'n. Not unless he tests positive for special needs. He should try to find an accredited preschool or headstart program first. I see major regression if he's pushed too far, too fast. he is a little person and a major change in routine might not work in his favor

My boyfriend says he's going to start school this year but in my head I'm thinking how?? lol @showersoverflowers

my** assumption, sorry

Offff course. am I correct in your assumption they are not looking to start him in kindergarten next year? either way one of my favorite ways to approach this issue is to print out the kindergarten readiness guidelines and test kids. where they test at can be a real eye opener for parents

Yeah like I've said to @twinscomingsoon nothing's wrong with calling your child your baby, of course! But he's 4 and he knows how to play on smartphones but isn't equipped to tell my bf when he needs to go to the bathroom, he stills have accidents on himself. I don't know if it's because when he stays with his mother majority of the time she doesn't try to get him trained or what but I think he has delayed speech but I definitely think my bf is very comfortable with him thinking he's in the baby stage which annoys me.. I don't think my bf would talk to a pediatrician because he thinks he's doing everything right with parenting his son.. @showersoverflowers

That's very true and I'm not judging anyone's parenting skills. And yes it is unfortunate but it's not all his fault, the mother of his son should participate too but I guess it's not serious to them, and it's okay. @twinscomingsoon

I call my son my baby all the time but he has responsibilities at 2. I raise my children to be independent. I do not want to be raising adult children. his son is not a baby, nor is he a toddler. he is a preschool aged child. this is another set of expectations. as an early childhood specialist, I am definitely concerned a 4 year old is not potty trained. Does he have any other developmental set backs? Delayed speech? Inability to adapt to new situations? If little man is not hitting his milestones, maybe your boyfriend is overlooking it and has grown comfortable with the baby stage. If this is the case, talk with a pediatrician soon. Sorry if I just info dropped like crazy. these posts always alarm me...look at it as an occupational hazard 😜 good luck hun

Everyone has different parenting ideas. Some people can't let go of the "baby" aspect of having children. Unfortunately he will have a rude awakening when he has to go to school and they won't allow him to start until he is fully potty trained. That is unfortunate. Sorry for my misunderstanding.

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Okay so does your parents still treat you like you're still a baby? That's what I'm saying I'm not saying he can't call his son his "baby" my post says he thinks he is still is a baby meaning still changing his diaper and not trying to get him potty trained etc etc... And yes when my baby gets here she will always be my baby but there will be a time where when she gets bigger I won't be necessarily treating her as a baby. @twinscomingsoon

I'm 24 years old and my parents still consider me a baby. I'm sure when you child comes you'll feel the same way. Not sure why it matter if he calls him a baby. He'll always be his baby just as yours will always be his baby.