I spent the weekend with extended family (I do not live near them and they all live near each other). My DN is 7 and is really a very negative child. She did not have a good word to say about anything or anyone. We suggested various outings but she did not want to do anything. I tried to engage her in conversation about school, holidays, hobbies etc, but her answer to everything was no/I don't like it. My mum (who looks after her a lot) says she is always like this and isn't sure how to deal with it. She organises various nice activitives but either DN grumbles the whole time, or appears to enjoy at the time and then complains afterwards.
Any tips on dealing with children like this (for my mum - I'm not particularly close to my sister and certainly would not offer unprompted parenting advice)
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Negative approach to life
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WineOhWhy · 25/10/2011 18:50
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