Any tips for a 5 year old with an attitude

[Georgia1990]

So, my 5 year old DD has always been so pleasant and sweet, however, the past few weeks she seems to be answering back and correcting everybody. Is this just a normal stage?

Ive never really had to discipline her so this is very new to me, I really didn’t like the way she spoke to my parents the other day and don’t want her to think she can get away with that

Pull her up on it but look at it as teaching her. I feel it's my job as parent to teach my child not to be rude. What is it you don't like? Be specific. The tone? The words used? The non verbal communication? Let her know. She doesn't get to be disrespectful to others, there are ways of saying things without being rude.

Thank you 😊 yes I prefer that approach, she constantly shouts me and taps me when I’m talking to somebody to which is really annoying.

That seems pretty typical behaviour annoying but it can be managed. I'd tell her she's talking too loud and it hurts your ears, can she speak more quietly. Also a kind of fun technique for managing interruptions I've used is the hand squeeze. If she wants to say something while your speaking to someone, she can squeeze your hand and then you squeeze back to signal you know she is waiting. First few times don't make her wait, squeeze back and then excuse yourself to the other person, listen to whatever vital information she has for you and then resume your conversation. Then start building up to longer waits. Maybe try with an adult who is aware of what you're doing so it isn't super weird.

Demonstrate how you want her to behave by speaking that way yourself to other people and gently guide her if she gets it wrong. If you tell her off she's only going to say things to please you and not because she thinks it's right.

My nearly 5 year old can be incredibly cheeky and answers back, tries to argue over things like no no sweets it's late etc with no it's early 🤣 it does get frustrating but I just correct her. I ask her to tidy up toys and she says no that's your job. I'm hoping it's a phase and will be grown out of.