Hi there.
Dh and I are worried about dd1 (8), as her behaviour can be awful at times, although there is never an issue at school- she is bright, seems well liked etc.
The issue is purely at home, and mostly directed at me, dh, her sister and her gp's on dh's side.
She can be lovely and helpful, but at other times not.
Some examples:
She often tells me and dh she hates us; usually when she has done something wrong, or doesn't want to do something. This can be in front of people, which I find really hard and distressing.
She runs off - again usually when she has done something wrong or doesn't want to do something, i.e. swimming lessons - which she then really enjoys.
She pushes us away if she is upset and cannot be consoled, on occasions has been "tantrumy" for up to 30 minutes.
She is very rude and dis-respectful of her gp's - "What are YOU doing here" etc
She can be quite nasty towards her younger sister; hitting her etc.
After watching a Home for Maisie the other night on TV, dh is now in a spin, as there were a lot of similarities in dd1's behaviour, but on such a grand scale.
We are now wondering whether we should seek professional advice, or whether how she is, is relatively normal.
I would be really interested in your opinions.