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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking for some advice on a dynamic between my two daughters, aged 8 and 10. As an only child myself, don’t have much of a frame of reference on how to handle this.

Overall, my daughters are very close and play well together. However my 10yo has developed a bad attitude which has  started to negatively affect her younger sister. They used to do an activity together on weekends, but my 8yo asked to pursue a new sport this spring while the 10yo refused every option. Now that the 8yo wants to practice at home her older sister actively tries to ruin it for her by convincing her to do something else. I had to bring the 10yo long to a game today which made the experience miserable for all of us.  She pouted and complained the entire hour then talked about how “boring” the sport was on the ride home.

I feel there is a bit of jealousy in play as well but it also could just be her personality. 8yo has always had an easier time making friends while the 10yo struggles a bit socially. She does have one best friend but other than that, just acquaintances, in her class. We tried group therapy a few months ago, but it didn't help much if at all.

Does anyone here have experience with a similar dynamic and how to navigate? I understand they have very different personalities, but I need real advice. My husband is no help and I’m too embarrassed to talk about it with my friends. TIA[/quote]

Why is that bum no help [/quote]

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