I do both, I say, we have to hold hands in the parking lot since it is
dangerous. Good hting I LOVE holding hands with you!

The thing - alas- that really worked for me was getting down on my haunches
and explaining that if he would not hold my hand, I would have to carry him.
I did not want my precious boy to get hurt. He did not want to hold hands,
but he wanted to be carried even less!

S



"Chookie" wrote in message
...
DS (29mo) has to either hold my hand or be carried through parking areas,
but
has resented hand-holding for quite a long time. I have dragged him or
picked
him up when necessary, and always explained that "we hold hands in parking
areas", but wasn't really getting anywhere with it.

The solution is: "I like holding hands with you!"

Works like a charm; hope it helps someone else!

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
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"...children should continue to be breastfed... for up to two years of age
or beyond." -- Innocenti Declaration, Florence, 1 August 1990