Dd is 3 1/2 and very happy at pre-school she skips merrily in (she does 2 days and a morning session each week) - knows all the staff and childrens names (more than I do!), and I see her as a happy confident little girl.
She plays mainly independantly though she enjoys squabbling with her older brother! Is obsessed with dressing up as a princess and apart from a few issues with toilet training is a normal little girl afaik.
Her key worker (whom I confess I haven't warmed to but dd seems to like her) - brought up her concerns about dd 'not having any particular friends' and tending to play in parallel rather than involving others in her games. I was a little surprised and asked whether this was actually a problem at 3? she back tracked a little and said no, but continued to ask me if I wanted her to monitor this issue for me?
I keep thinking about it now and obsessing about her tone of voice and 'professional concerned' face (looked patronising or pitying to me but there you go), dd is very friendly and speaks to everyone - asking them their name where they live etc. etc. she always gravitates towards people and has an excellent memory for names and even talks about children in particular being her best friends from pre-school so I am confused. Is there a problem if she prefers her own imaginary play to bringing others in?
Should I just take a chill pill? I suspect I am over analysing.
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comments from keyworker at my DD parents evening are playing on my mind....
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Bigmouthstrikesagain · 27/11/2009 23:02
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