My ds is almost 7. If I ask him what he did at school he will tell me he doesn't remember. This is an example. He seems to have a memory problem. I am a little concerned. Anyone else have a child this age that can relate. Is it just the age. I don't remember this problem with my oldest ds.

By Ladypeacek on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 11:00 am:

My dd is 8 and she has the same problem, i was worried for a while but the dr said its more selective and even that she DOES remember and just doesn't have enough interest in going into detail about it so its easier to just say she forgot!! Sometimes i push her to remember, especially about school but it does no good, she just gets irritated. So i think as long as their grades are doing ok in school, then its an age thing, we are getting to the uncool point with our kids now so i do believe its easier to tell us they forget then to tell us to shut up, LOL.

By Lauram on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 12:09 pm:

It's actually very common for kids to not share their day with their parents. My son has an unbelieveable memory and "doesn't remember" what he did during the day. (He's also almost 7). THis is a very common complaint from parents (I'm a teacher). If you are concerned about a memory problem, think about other times when he uses memory.

By Janet on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 12:51 pm:

Oh yes, BTDT! My 8 yr old uses the "I forgot" whenever it's more convenient than talking... especially when I've asked her to do something and she doesn't. ("I told you to turn the TV off!" "I forgot!")

By Momaroze on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 01:17 pm:

Good to hear your comments. Thanks I do feel better about it now.

By Texannie on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 06:51 pm:

We joke all the time that our daughter has alzheimers! "I don't know" is the other big statement around here too. ugh! (btw, she is 10 today)

By Texannie on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 06:53 pm:

ps. as far as getting them to talk about thier day, I have found it never works to ask right after they get home. At dinner, each of us has to tell the best thing that happened to us, the worst, and what we learned today that we didn't know. It's fun. DH and I are included too.

By Tklinreston on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 07:23 pm:

My ds too. He's four and a half and almost always says "I don't know." when I inquire about his day at school. Quite normal, I think.

By Vicki on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 07:36 pm:

I think it is VERY common for that to be the standard answer. I have found that dd talks more about her day when I ask specific questions. If I ask the general what did you do today I usually get "nothing". But if I ask what new lesson they did in math, she will tell me that they are working on roman numerals. She can remember everything about recess and gym though!! LOL

By Coopaveryben on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 08:10 pm:

When I used to work and I would walk in the door from work my DH would ask about my day, my answer, "fine". I noticed when I pick my DS up from school if I ask him too soon I get the "I don't know" answer. I always needed a little time by myself to unwind and after watching my DS I think he does too. If I ask him later, maybe at supper or if I'm laying with him at bedtime I get a much better repsonse.

But I really understand what you mean about other things, I will tell my DS to go get his shoes out of the playroom we are ready to go. I'll have everyone else belted in the car and go find him and he is sitting watching TV, he said he forgot what he went in their for.

It's frustrating but I think it's just an age issue.

By Momaroze on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 08:22 pm:

Chrissy,now you have got me laughing. Your example of your son watching T.V. when he's supposed to be getting his shoes on to go out is perfect. Must be an age issue. My other ds was so different from this ds. I have just not experienced that with my other.

By Dawnk777 on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 09:38 pm:

My kids were definitely like that at that age. I would ask what the teacher said about something and they would never remember.

By Colette on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 10:32 pm:

My youngest is 6 and I've started asking her "what was the best thing that you did in school today". They are so cute at this age, she's been imitating an Irish accent and pretending she's seeing leprechauns. I love these ages.

By Melana on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 01:13 am:

ohhh...If only I could skip the terrible twos and hit like three I would be so happy, lol