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Toy Story (1995)
IMDB rating: 8.00
Plot: A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named “Woody”. But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life (as a toy) good. However, he must worry about Andy’s family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy’s birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy’s mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy’s new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.
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Directors: Lasseter John
Actors: Hanks Tom,Allen Tim,Shawn Wallace,Rickles Don,Varney Jim,Ratzenberger John,Morris John,von Detten Erik,Ermey R. Lee,Jillette Penn,Angel Jack,Aste Spencer,Animation,Adventure,Comedy,Family,Fantasy,
Question for mothers of boys?
My 4 1/2 year old son is awesome. He is a very quick learner and is great about organizing his room and keeping his toys in working order (has honestly never broken a toy) I have some questions I am hoping hat more experienced moms can help me out with (this is my first child. I have ALL girls in the family and I know that part of this is just because he is a boy, hence the reason that I would like help from mothers of boys =) )
1. His teacher talked to us yesterday (First time ever and he has been in school for 2 years) about his not listening to her when she asked him to sit/calm down during story time. We’ve noticed the same thing at home lately and am not sure what to do. He is very active so my husband and I are sure to do activities with him everyday to get all that energy out (hikes, bike rides, etc.) Last night I sat with him and talked to him about how it was distracting to his teacher when he acted like this and if he kept it up he would be going on more time outs at school. He has always been an active boy and has never really been able to sit and concentrate on one thing for too long. I’ve never allowed him to watch too much TV and even when I do let him he can never sit through a whole movie. (and no- we do not give him a lot of sugar. He never drinks soda andhardlyy ever has candy or sweets…)
2. One of the qualities that I just LOVE about my son is that he always wants to make people laugh. But, it comes with a price. I havecaughtt him pulling down his pants (in front of girls!) to make them laugh, or doing other veryinappropriatee things like that and when asked why he says he does it to make them laugh. My husband and I explain that its not ok, but he has done it like 3 times now! Please help!
3. Another thing that isn’t that big of a deal, but I would like advice on ties in with #1. He doesn’t like to draw or color or paint… When I pick him up from school the other kids will come with huge papers covered in paint. His always has three straight lines. ‘Their snakes’ he’ll say… Even when we sit to color with him he will be talking the whole time instead of coloring. I am nowafraidd that he is falling behind on his motor skills…
Please help with what ever you can Moms!
THANKS!!!
Stop being sexist. What does any of this have to do with him being a boy?
lundegaard_2 | Feb 04, 2010
Well I have a 6 year old and when I ask him to do something, I then (and usually always) have to say. I’ve just asked you to do something, now I’m going to count to 5 and I expect you to do it. This works well. His teacher should come up with her own method, see if this works for you and pass it on to her if it does.
You could try explaining that people don’t pull their pants down and it can upset some people, so it’s not really funny. Ask him to think of something else he can do that would be funny.
Don’t worry about drawing, maybe construction is more his thing. All little boys love making junk models with reels of sellotape and string. Tying string, cutting and making sellotape stick will help his fine motor skills. As will small lego or meccano sets.
Cat | Feb 04, 2010
he is being a typical boy of his age .
sounds as if he is disinterested in what he is being taught at school maybe he needs a bigger Challenge maybe constructing something where he uses his mind to figure out things or something like that that’s grabs his attention.
but of course he has to learn the basics so you have to hang on in there and keep at it
whyme | Feb 04, 2010
He’s a boy, lol, thats all I can say. My son, also very active, is now 6 and in 1st grade but in pre-K he couldnt sit still, and up until this year didnt like to draw. He wanted to run, jump and climb. Your child has only been alive for 4 1/2 years. He is still so young and wnats to have fun and its not easy for a kid that age to sit still listening to a teacher talk about letters and if coloring isnt his thing, he wont want to put forth much effort. I guess you can say my son used to make a lto of "snakes" too lol but that has also changed and he is an excellent listener now, no trouble, ever!
You are doing the right thing by providing him with a lot of active time and also explaining to hi what is expected of him at school but being the young boy he is, that will take time. He will continue to be put in time out and one day that will sink in. And he will mature and adjust to the rules. Praising him when he is a good listener is a wonderful way to emphasize how important it is to cooperate. Dont wait until he messes up to mention his behavior.
I dont think there is a whole lot you can do besides this(what your already doing anyway). I dont think he has adhd or anything like that but then again I never met him. But I did think my son was overactive but he simply was an active, happy kid! Give it time. I dont think this will follow himthrough life if you stick with the re-enforcements.
Funny, my daughter was never this way. She seemed to carry on adult like conversations at 3yo. Never had to be talked to about not listening and was always very focused so yes, I think its a boy thing,.lol
ADD:I agree with the contruction idea. My son loves to build and troubleshoot
ZenFull | Feb 04, 2010
all childern are diffrent hun try not to worry im sure he will be fine i have 3 boys aged 4 yrs and 5 yrs and 6 yrs and my 5yr old wont seem to take much leaning in whereas my 4yr old wants to sit and learn but seriously try not to worry as he is extremelly good with other things it could be that your son just dont like to colour in at all or draw pictures his behaviour tho seems so normal to me also iv caught my boys doing things like your son has as much as you dont like it he maybe doing it to get a little attention as in seeing how far he can push his luck i learnt just by simply ignoring it as best i could although we did tell our boys its naughty to do this i hope this helps you im sure your son will be just fine take care and try not to worry xx
Melody V | Feb 04, 2010
