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4 years old DD obsessed with older kids.

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kiwi72 · 07/07/2012 10:48

Hello, My DD loves older kids especially girls, i.e. teenagers and older. If she sees any she's straight over there and telling them her name, trying to join in etc. I wasn't too concerned until today when she was at the playground and there were about 3 girls, probably about 12-14 years old and she was trying to join in and one took my DD's photo on her phone. I didn't know what to do and how to react. Apparently she did ask my DD if she could take her photo, not that a 4-year old really understands. They seemed alright and I don't know whether I'm just being paranoid/overly protective.

My DH and I want to talk with DD and explain that it isn't always appropriate to be with older children/talk to anyone and everyone, but don't want to dampen her confidence/outgoing nature by making her wary of people. What's the best way of going about this and what to say? I'd appreciate your thoughts and advice. Thanks.

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savoycabbage · 07/07/2012 10:54

Is she doing it because it's 'easier' than playing with children her own age? They will be behaving towards her like a grown up would, asking her nice questions and giving her attention. It's much harder getting on with another four year old!

kiwi72 · 07/07/2012 11:15

Yes, perhaps. She is quite articulate and is comfortable around adults. When she's with younger ones she does boss them about somewhat! She's due to start school in September so we're hoping that she'll get to make friends more her own age.

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kiwi72 · 07/07/2012 22:45

I'm just unsure as to how to go about warning her that not all people are nice without frightening her.

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