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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 260686" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Sounds like she is trying very hard to get things to be her way. There may be something else going on - I am not experienced in that to suggest what to look for. I am wondering if the book "The Manipulative Child" may help prepare you for some discipling challenges that may be coming your way? That arguing is a form of manipulation. Don't be afraid of the title. It does not belittle the child at all. It is common for kids (and parents) to fall into this behavior. Usually very smart kids of smart parents are the most vulnerable. Smart parents try to talk their kids through things and smart kids try to maneuver away from what they don't like or into what they want. Skills that may be helpful later in life but not helpful when they use them to not obey.</p><p> </p><p>Have you introduced more "big girl" activies at home? Find out from her teacher what activies she is drawn to at school and try to incorporate them somehow in your home? More puzzles, dress up, reading? Maybe give her a picture book and ask her to tell you the story? See how imaginative she is. Can she help in the kitchen? Let her pour the liquid into whatever you are making. Let her help make the salad.</p><p> </p><p>Did the psychiatrist diagnosis her with anything or is that still in the works?</p><p> </p><p>Welcome to you and your sweet daughter!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 260686, member: 5096"] Sounds like she is trying very hard to get things to be her way. There may be something else going on - I am not experienced in that to suggest what to look for. I am wondering if the book "The Manipulative Child" may help prepare you for some discipling challenges that may be coming your way? That arguing is a form of manipulation. Don't be afraid of the title. It does not belittle the child at all. It is common for kids (and parents) to fall into this behavior. Usually very smart kids of smart parents are the most vulnerable. Smart parents try to talk their kids through things and smart kids try to maneuver away from what they don't like or into what they want. Skills that may be helpful later in life but not helpful when they use them to not obey. Have you introduced more "big girl" activies at home? Find out from her teacher what activies she is drawn to at school and try to incorporate them somehow in your home? More puzzles, dress up, reading? Maybe give her a picture book and ask her to tell you the story? See how imaginative she is. Can she help in the kitchen? Let her pour the liquid into whatever you are making. Let her help make the salad. Did the psychiatrist diagnosis her with anything or is that still in the works? Welcome to you and your sweet daughter! [/QUOTE]
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