I do not understand if it's a temper tantrum or she's just trying to push us to our limits. We've been trying to get her to acknowledge her elders by greeting them. She has no problem identifying who is who from pictures and calls out correctly. However when it comes to addressing them when they are physically in front of her, she clamps shut. She apologies to us, tears running down her eyes but she just refuses to call them unless I start to get annoyed and pissed by telling her if she doesn't start addressing them, she would be allowed to go home. We tried preparing her mentally before going out but it doesn't curb the stubborn mouth. We have no idea what is going on and how we can help her.

Mama of 2 cheerful daughter

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Hi Suzanne, Thank you for your question! It was answered live on air with Dr Frans: This is a very normal phenomenon, you have to give your baby time to get used to you. If you come in, and the baby is forced to say hello to a new face, usually they turn away and they cling to mummy. Normally, I tell people to ignore them, have your conversation, and after maybe 15 minutes, they will usually come up to the new face to introduce themselves. Give them time, and when they get the time, they will come to you. You can watch a recording of Dr Frans' live Ask The Expert session here: https://www.facebook.com/parenttown/videos/1258235770909093/

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Home TV: Infant Development i not understand if temper tantrum trying push limits ve been trying get acknowledge elders greeting them has problem identifying who who from pictures calls out correctly however when comes addressing them when physically in front clamps shut apologies tears running down eyes but refuses call them unless i start get annoyed pissed telling if doesnt start addressing them allowed go home tried preparing mentally before going out but doesnt