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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would you correct a child because their words are harsh or tone is harsh if what they are saying is true (but just might not need to be said)? How do you do so at this point?[/quote]
Yes I would.  OP, independent/strong willed does not/should not equal tone deaf.  You won't do your DD any favors if you don't get in and teach her a concrete lesson about language every time this happens.  Give her alternative lines to say, inform her that Father's Day can be a day to celebrate all the fathers in her family (and get her involved with choosing presents if feeling ownership will help her understand better), talk to her about feelings and how people have the power to either lift others up or cut them down, depending on what they say.

Use the "How to Talk So Your Child Will Listen and How to..." book to get to the heart of what she's saying in her clunky way.  For example, "Don't touch me!" might really mean, "it hurts when you comb my hair too hard, could you be more careful please?" or, "I don't want to sit still for this, can I please go play instead?"  Help her figure it out and say it.

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