My dd1 (2.9 yrs)insists she's not pretty, beautiful, clever or any other word that describes her in a positive way. We've always given her praise and encouragement but now if ever we say anything in the positive she screams that she's not. Its getting to the point now that when she's expecting us to say something positive, she says "i'm not pretty/beautiful/clever/good girl" and works herself up into a right state. We've occassionally agreed with her which does shut her up, but there are times when she doesn't. I've never heard of such strange behaviour and its really getting us down. We sometimes forget not to praise her and it slips out which sparks such a tantrum. Help!!!! PS She also hates having anyone touch her hair etc, we can't brush it without the entire village hearing her screaming. More help!!!