Its my neice who is 8.
I LOVE kids, have allot around me, i have 8 God children and a son of my own. Love thier company and have a lovely relationship with them all.
I struggle with her and i have tried and tried over the years.
I find her very difficult, she is more demanding than any child i have ever met, she is quite dominating and, awful to say but she is sneeky and has the ability to tap into what "winds" people up and exploits it to the maximum.
Other kids find her intolerable, and all end up falling out with her because of this.
He behaviour screams attention seeking, so i have tried to pay her attention, loads of positive praise, and chat with her, but she makes it such hard work.
She is actually a very very bright little girl and very in tune with people.
I really want to enjoy her company and help her mum out by having her over to play more, but on previouse occasions, she has caused uproar and i have had to take her home early because non of us can tolerate her behaviour.
Its such a shame, i wish i knew how to tap into her and have a better relationship with her because i know that she needs understanding and kindness. I feel that she is "lost" now becuase no one knows how to connect with her.
My sister is called into school probably on a weekly basis because of her behaviour issues.
What am i missing and what can i do? Any advice on an alternative way of looking at this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks x