My 17 month old daughter has started rolling her eyes during moments of frustration or when she is annoyed with me or my husband. There’s no way, at 17 months old, that that is intentional, I imagine it’s more instinctual. And, tbh, when I find myself suppressing an eye roll of my own, it feels like I’m fighting a natural urge. Maybe I’m just dramatic?? Lol
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Sorry, what makes you think a 17mo old’s behavior is not intentional? They may not have the breadth of understanding of their actions/consequences of those actions that you do, but why assume they don’t have intentions behind their behavior?
Babies are sponges for the information around them. If they see you roll your eyes, they will copy you. They may not understand you inner dialog for why you rolled your eyes, but if they saw it get results of some kind, they may have rolled their eyes this time because they thought it might get a result they desired. Good luck with your young one. Try not to project too much onto them.
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