Hi all, I'm posting about my sisters child, I am very worried about her and my families ability to cope.
From birth she was crying a lot, had to be held, a very fussy child.
Coming into her 2s she would cry and tantrum at anything that wasn't going her way. The family had to bend to her will otherwise a huge (out of proportion) tantrum would ensue.
She is very fussy about the types of clothes/fabrics she wears.
Her attention is all over the place.
Now she is 7yrs, She prefers the company of adults, is very bossy with her younger sister, will wind her up on purpose.
I would go so far as to say she enjoys winding her sister up and trying to get her into trouble.
I guess we always thought she was just attention seeking and hyper sensitive.
But perhaps there really is something we should get checked out?
Our main worry is her attention span, the I can't do it, very negative attitude (to school and friendships) and her flying off the handle tantrums at any little thing that doesn't go her way and her ability to wind up family members.
Should we asor or help? Do you recognise this behaviour or do you think she just needs a more firmer hand?
(naughty step, time out, no pocket money has been tried with no positive results)
Btw I do know she is only 7yrs old and we DO love her dearly and want to help her all we can
Tia