The lure of the forbidden is the most enticing, even to the smallest of people. Evan isn't often allowed 1) downstairs, and 2) on the stairs. That makes going downstairs, and playing on the stairs downstairs, among his very favorite activities!
Sometimes I'd *like* to just let him be, and go with the philosophy that falling will teach him not to play on stairs. But that doesn't seem like the best parenting move - tumbling down stairs can hurt you! And I'm not 100% convinced that having a scare would deter our stubborn little guy.
While we were in Mexico he was a big fan of the water. It was mid chest on him, and he loved to walk in it - he loved to NOT be holding my hand as well. He'd run, trip, and swallow water. He'd come up gasping (or I'd grab him!), and then he would want to repeat the whole experience. He never seemed to process that he was making a poor choice!
I think this child will have excellent tunnel vision when it comes to accomplishing his goals. We'll just have to make sure they're the right goals!
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