Talking to Babies...

I want to know how many people feel like it is stupid that parents talk to their babies like idiots. The only reason babies talk gibberish is because thats what they have learned from their parents.

So what are your opinions on this?

 

It is pretty stupid, but sometimes, babies mock what other people say or do so it sorta develops there brains if you'd like to say that.

 

I find it a little stupid but 2 days ago
when I was taking care of my nephew,I was talking to him saying "Mama"
and somehow I think he understood me and said something similar to Mama.

 

Yes I do realize that, parents do sometimes say things that isn't in "baby talk" like when they try to teach them how to say mommy and daddy, so slowly they do learn.


and I believe that is just because he was trying to be like you

Younger people no matter how old really, want to be like someone older than them, example: 12 year olds and 15 year olds. The younger ones want to be like the older ones because they think they will seem more mature

 

the babies need time to adjust to real language. nothing wrong with baby talk. besides, it's kinda cute when they talk back like that :)

 

Baby talk does seem kind of annoying at times when I see adults talking to children like that to coax them to use the words that mean nothing at all when a baby could be learning real words and get on their way to successfully speaking instead of needing speech classes in school because parents neglected to do their parts early on.

However, I can see a merit to it, other than the adults thinking it's adorable that the baby says lame words to look cute for them. That would be that even if they are nonsensical words, learning to pronounce them can be good exercise for a young baby to do in order to work their vocal chords for bigger words. As long as the adult stops when the kid is good enough at it to learn better words, it did serve a purpose.

 

i think... its a good idea. 'baby talk' would be ok if they wernt old enough to bring it into their speech, it entertains them. but it is important, (i mean normal talk) or else they would never learn to speak. i also dont think that without speaking to babies, they could learn to speak on their own.

 

It's just because parents are overwhelmed by the ''cuteness''.Eh,there's nothing that can be done about it,so all anyone can do is just sit back and deal with it.

 

Actually, talking to babies is VERY usefull. Not only do they learn to talk, but it helps build a bond.

Language is not hardwired into the brain. That's why kids talk like their parents.

 

In my opinion, babies like the noises they find them soothing, comforting, and pleasant. So I encourage parents to talk to their babies. I also think that they learen when parents say "Say mama" or something like that. It also helps them adapt to speech. I do this to my friend's, older sister's, daughter and all she does is smile and giggle NOT CRY !!

 

That is true that adults sometimes take the 'baby talk' too far and if they stopped after the baby is capable of saying better 'real' words, it would raise the cognitive speaking and mental capabilities to develop in the child. Some people though really just have no clue and let it drag on maybe because they themselves aren't so good with speech or figure that there's a school system for doing the work for them. Keeping kids cute instead of smart seems to be a goal. I do feel it works perhaps for young that are just trying to mimic any sounds at all, but if people don't want dumb children with speech impediments, they should change up what they do with their children. Most children can speak pretty decently at age 3 if adults spend the time needed.

 

As a babysitter,yes,sometimes,I feel like an idiot when comes to talking to babies. Funny thing is,my niece sings whenever I say please. XD But yes,I often think of my aunt as an idiot whenever she talk to little Cindy.She's just 2 this year!

 

i dont blame you, it gets annoying, but in a way its useful.