Six year old has bad thoughts

[pinkgirl1]

My six year old broke down sobbing last night,saying she has bad thoughts in her head and thinks about hurting her 4month old sister. I calmed her down,she said she loves her but has thoughts about hurting her and thinks she may be a bully? I am very concerned and have an appoint to see the Gp next week...has anyone else experienced similar,I am hoping its just jealousy and not a sign of something more serious.

It would be a weird 6 yr old who didn't ever have a thought about hurting her baby sister!

I think it is great she feels he can tell you about it.

I wouldn't worry personally, but say well done for talking about it and spend as much time 1 on 1 with her as you can. Tricky with a newborn I know.

Thanks I have been worried sick all day,I am grateful she feels she can confide in me.

Sweet child. She's just a bit jelly. Take her out for a frozen yoghurt. Put a special present under the tree from the baby - and keep an eye on them.

A special present is a great idea,we went out for lunch and shoe shopping,now a curl up with a dvd and she does seem much happier...I will be keeping an eye on her though,thanks for the replies.

First of all, don't worry. It's great that your child is able to talk to you so openly. Second, google 'imp of the perverse'. It's the name for the perfectly normal and healthy quirk of human minds that urges us to do exactly the wrong thing. It's the sneaky little voice that says 'jump' when you look over a balcony or makes you want to shout 'stop being so bloody boring' when your boss is chuntering on, or spill red wine over a clean white tablecloth. You don't actually DO any of these things, and they're not born of wickedness/suicidal tendencies/anything serious. They can, though, be pretty scary when they start happening, which is why it can really help to know what they are and to give them a name. It's just the imp, just weird thoughts that flash through your brain. It's not you.

Thanks for your reply,it makes sense,I have calmed down now,she seems great after a bit more time together and an early night.
I will try and explain the imp to her. I said it was normal to think bad thoughts as long as she always chooses the right thing to do and never ever hurt anyone.
I was just thinking how much easier she was getting to look after compared to the baby and now more worry! I guess it's just another phase to go through.