The Tale of the missing Taglet
Hi,
I just wanted to tell you about our missing “Taglets”
Background
We have three “lappies” (Taglets). You know, just in case one is dirty or
lost or something equally as horrifying! Except I have worked out there are
three and I need them all at once.
Anyway, I received a frantic, hysterical call from my childs nanny the other
day because all three lappies are missing! She has been looking for them
for over an hour and my little “angel” has been following her around in
tears. She refuses to stop crying and also won’t sleep without her lappie.
In desperation, Gladys phones me to ask me to please buy a new lappie on the
way home because otherwise who knows what will happen. While trying to
explain to me all about the problem the same little “angel” produces a shape
sorter toy and proudly presents the lappies squashed inside! Alls well that
ends well and at least I didn’t have to buy a fourth one.
Please can you tell me at what age would it be reasonable to expect my
daughter to give up her taglets? She will be 2 at the end of September and
people are telling me to take them away. She is so attached to them and
they are not causing any problems except to go missing now and then. What
do you advise?
Regards,
Michele
Dear Michele
Your shape sorter story has had me in hysterics - can we upload it on our
blog, as I have an similar tale of my 3 year old and her last doodoo blanky
that the ground squirrels stole in Namibia!
With regards to giving it up - let her take the lead. Well adjusted children
love their comfort objects for a long time and that’s fine. I think its
great for them to even take them on outings or to school in their bag. You
will know when she is ready and one day you will wake up and realize she has
moved on. My son got rid of his at 6 and in the end only used it in bed at
night - nothing wrong.
Your story is so lovely, can we send you a Lala Cd to say thanks?
Best wishes
Meg