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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. My apologies to the parents of singletons, I didn't mean to say singletons can't share, but I mentioned she has multiple siblings to indicate that she isn't coddled at home, she doesn't get her way all the time. We don't excuse her behavior at all, it's been frustrating to deal with, which is why I'm looking for help.

When I say leader, I'm saying it because when I've asked mom friends for advice because I'm worried she's too bossy, my mom friends say "she's a natural leader". Her teachers have said this, too. She comes up with really creative exciting games and includes as many kids as possible, including kids who are shy and don't get asked to play a lot--this I feel is important info because she is not mean, she is incredibly kind. [b]But her desire to create and lead a game drives her to want it to be exactly right, which leads her to be inflexible and then she gets frustrated when it doesn't go like she pictures it.[/b]

I hope this info gives a better picture of what's going on. Would still appreciate advice.[/quote]

Ask her what is more important "to be right or to be liked."  She is old enough to be told point blank that her attitude is going to cost her friendships, is that what she wants?[/quote]

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