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  • What would you think about a 4 YO old who didn't take an interest in kids her age but enjoyed the company of older kids and adults a lot. She is not overly precocious (sp). She speaks really well but isn't great at sharing and can be a bit bossy with her peers. TIA

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    07.16.08, 10:52 AM [ Flag ]

    • this is my dd too!! her teachers say it's normal for some kids.

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      07.16.08, 10:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • Nothing. But I'm sure will change once she's in school and forced to be around kids her own age on a daily basis.

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      07.16.08, 10:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • not abnormal, to me.is she an only or a younger sib?

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      07.16.08, 10:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • op: An only. I WOH and honestly wish I was better about playdates, etc, but whenever I do them she really isn't responsive and I always feel bad for the other kid. She had a good 2nd half year at preschool, was more engaged with the kids etc. But everytime I asked about her friends she said the teachers were her friends...sigh.

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        07.16.08, 10:57 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • i was anonly and i know i was more comfortable with adults thatn other kids for a lot of my childhood. and i am not a serialkiller now. she will be fine; school will make a difference, and ideally you shold be trying for more playdates but its OK if you odn't.

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          07.16.08, 10:59 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • i am wondering if she is a little more precocious than you recognize.

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      07.16.08, 10:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • she sounds either immature or spoiled..maybe a little of both

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      07.16.08, 10:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • Thanks, you sound like a winner!

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        07.16.08, 10:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • listen you asked I answered. She could be shy and is insecure with other kids..or she can be spoiled. You are the only one that knows your kid

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          07.16.08, 11:00 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • ^^the bossy part makes me think she's either spoiled or insecure. Either way it sounds like she needs more practice with kids her own age. Make playdates

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            07.16.08, 11:01 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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