Why is 7-year-old DD suddenly acting like a hideous teenager? Please help!

[intothenevernever]

DD has always had her moments in terms of being moody/ emotional. But suddenly she is acting like a bad caricature of Kevin the Teenager! Everything seems to be going OK though she has just started a new year at school (we are not in the UK). She is good at school work and has a circle of friends who are nice kids.

HELP!!

[desertgirl]

I don't know but I feel your pain... do you get the teenage 'attitude' when asked to do anything as well?

[intothenevernever]

Yes, but it's not only that, even attempting to make conversation is met with huffing, stropping and snapping! God I hope this is a phase, and a really short one...

[littlejessie]

My 7 yo dd is very influenced by what she sees on tv and by how she perceives older girls. She is fascinated by teenagers and can't wait to be one :/! My bet is that she's emulating.

[Cedar03]

Sounds like my 7 year old. I've had huffing, sighing, waving her fingers in my face, arguing, answering back.
I don't care where it comes from I've had a chat to her about how sad it makes me feel and how I don't want to hear her talking like that as we don't talk to her like that.
I've made her leave the room and there have been punishments for her really rude moments. I also try hard to praise her for the good behaviour and to say to her "isn't it nice when I don't have to shout at you"
She has been better the last few days it does seem to come in phases.
(Have to say I'm not looking forward to the teen years with this going on!)