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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd do some gentle investigating to see if there is something else going on - difficulty with a friend, the nanny, school/camp. It could be a small incident that just really got to her or something biger that is reallly bothering her. You'll never know without talking to her - in a very gentle, non-judgemental manner. Just talk to her and see what she has to say. It will be good practice for you as she gets older. It sounds cliche, but it true - you need to keep the lines of communication open, even at this age.[/quote]

I second this advice. What you describe has nothing to do with being an only child; sudden clinginess can happen with any kid, including those with siblings. Find out what's really going on.

I have an only child who is pushing 13. What you describe happens with only kids, with kids who have siblings -- doesn't matter. As the person who posted the above noted, there must be something your daughter is working through, and it won't be lack of a sibling.

Interesting that someone felt bound to post the stereotype that only children are shyer in groups. Not true. I know only kids (not just mine) who are very outgoing in any group, and kids with siblings who are slow to warm up to any group. Take care that you don't look at your child's behaviors through the lens of "is this because she's an only child?" because doing so could prevent you from digging for the real issues behind this and other behaviors as she gets older. [/quote]

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