...complaining? My 6yr old thrives for a pat on the back. EVERYTIME for EVERYTHING. She has my love, help, i spend time with her like I do her sister but its like its not enough for her. She will put her clothes in the laundry room and come ask me if im proud she got it done. (after being told more than once to do it) I say good job and thank her for doing it. She yearns for any kind of praise. If she gets in trouble when timeout is over she will say are u happy I sat still. Lil things like that. She does this at school as well. Teachers will praise a child for going above and beyond and my daughter will say what did I do good. Or she will whine that she could have done it too. She is not deprived of anything. She probably gets more attention than my older child because of her neediness. Maybe im just making more of it than what it is. I divorced 3 yrs ago and i know it affected them as it would any child but this need for attention is fairly recent within past 6-8mos. She has a hard time making friends because she is so needy and whines when not praised. Im not talking whiny kid that wants something and cant have it. She will stand in front of you and wait if your busy to tell u something and when you ask her what she wants to tell you she always says " I love you" which is what makes her sooo sweet. She is the most huggable, cuddle bug that wants to be with you 24/7 and she snuggles with us, helps in the kitchen when she wants, play family games. the other day on a road trip it was raining and I took the dog out of the car to potty while we filled up the car. When dog got back in hes feet got my seat wet.I asked my oldest to grab a towel and she didnt hear me cuz she had earphones in... does anyone listen to me... My 6yr old looked at me and said "welcome to my world" Thats a big statement for her age. When i asked why she said it she said i always have something to tell you guys but never get a chance cuz everyone else wont shut up! Sad part is its partially true. When she does talk its whining or wanting something, or just says I Love you.
Ok bottom line... I have taken 2 separate days a week to spend time with my kids but one on one. Hoping it would help her feel confident and know shes loved unconditionally. BUT it has worsened because the other day i take to spend with my oldest, the 6yr old gets jealous and makes it hard when we come home from being out. What is this? what do I do? Do I just back off and make her understand the world doesnt revolve around her. Is anyone else experienced this or is this a cause for concern. My oldest is very independent so going from one extreme to another is making my head spin
Ok bottom line... I have taken 2 separate days a week to spend time with my kids but one on one. Hoping it would help her feel confident and know shes loved unconditionally. BUT it has worsened because the other day i take to spend with my oldest, the 6yr old gets jealous and makes it hard when we come home from being out. What is this? what do I do? Do I just back off and make her understand the world doesnt revolve around her. Is anyone else experienced this or is this a cause for concern. My oldest is very independent so going from one extreme to another is making my head spin