Hmmm...Jackson seems like he could possibly be autistic. He shows zero interest in anything and can’t even do basic things such as waving bye bye. I’ve even jokingly said he will grow up and kill someone...maybe Tim and Jenn considering how they treat him.
With due respect I point out that we only see what they show us and we draw conclusions based upon that.
I do see deficits in Jackson’s fine motor, cognitive and emotional skill sets. For now I was attributing that to King Klueless and Dairy Queen.
• Jackson is not their first priority. Filming is.
• he gets their attention only when they want to use him to their advantage
•. There is no life of routine for Jackson.
- dragged to a different location every day
- strapped in a stroller most of the day
- no set nap times
- no set eating/meal time. And when they do remember to feed him it is mostly carbs and fillers. Rarely have I seen him eat fruits or vegetables. And never is he allowed to self feed!
We basically see two babies.
At home he is smiles and giggles.
Outside the home he looks like a grumpy old man just waiting to be put out of his misery.
I have never considered that a baby can be depressed. Jackson may be the exception. Looking at his life
• two controlling parents with him every waking moment of the day.
• no free play time by himself
(obviously with one parent watching him from a distance)
• not allowed to feed himself, so his arms are glued to his sides if he wants to eat. Feed by an itty bitty spoon used for a 3-4 month old baby’s first cereal experience.
• not allowed to freely move about in the house. Confined to the playpen/jail.
Yes, I would be depressed to.
I have so many thoughts. But I don’t want to give Jenn any ideas. And she doesn’t take friendly advice anyways. I will just leave it at this.
At home - Jackson is under stimulated
Outside the home - too much stimulation is happening around him. T&J ignore him, unless they need him as a prop. And he is stuck in a stroller with nothing to do.
Sorry, Gwynne, I got off target in what I wanted to reply to you.
Have you heard of Nature vs Nurture?
By nature Jackson had the opportunity to have what any other baby gets in this world. Being loved, taken care of and free to be a baby.
You are noticing deficiencies because Jenn and Tim have royally screwed up the nurturing part of parenting!
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