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5 year old dd whinges 'til her friend lets her have her way

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Toots · 13/05/2006 10:24

She will pout and burst into tears if she doesn't get first go or what she wants. This is her best friend and they spend lots of time together. Friend is a little darling and just wants dd1 to be happy, she either lets her have her way or offers a really creative suggestion as to how else they can play.

Her mum (lovely woman) and I were talking about it the other day and she commented that my dd had 'the upper hand' in the relationship. I said I didn't like dd's behaviour much and feel she's abusing the friend's good nature.

At leaving time dd went into a massive strop and then refused to say thank you or goodbye.

She's not like this with other friends. She's much more democratic and generous.

Everyone finds a scapegoat eh Sad

Just looking for tips about how to engage her in nicer sharing next playdate.

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Toots · 13/05/2006 10:26

She's not five, shes four and a half.

Sure this makes crucial difference Smile

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SoupDragon · 13/05/2006 13:37

DS2 (5) is also a bit "drama queen" ish and sulky when he doesn't get his own way. He doesn't limit himself to doing it with only one person though.

Maybe emphasise how wonderful she's been with other friends and then ignore her when she does the sulky stuff?

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