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“Bossy” Youngsters
What is the best approach to a fiveyear-old who is inclined to boss her younger playmaiesf
Inasmuch as yon imply your daughter's “bossiness is not extreme," there is no cause for alarm on your part. Five-year-olds frequently tend to boas younger children, although it also should be noted that many at this age become a bit less "bossy" than formerly.
As you supervise the play of these ehildreu, suggest to your daughter that “It's fun to take turns doing what each one wants to do,” and then quietly guide their activities so that the younger children have some of their wishes granted.
In doing this you may need to guard against the tendency to pay more attention to the young children’s wishes than to your own child's desires. In other words, try to see that there is fair play on the part of all.
If your child should become extremely demanding in her play with younger children, it may reflect a resentment against older children who boss her, or even against you and your husband. I don't believe this is the cause of your daughter’s behavior, however.
Therefore, let me recommend quiet suggestions rather than scolding or any form of extraneous punishment. Sometimes parents tell their children that they can’t play with younger children until they are willing to do so without bossing them. , f
At times this may be effective, although there is a danger that it may stifle qualities of leadership that temporarily are expressing themselves in, , this unfortunate manner.
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