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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know where she got this from (just kidding- dad and I both have strong personalities and are go-getter types) but over the last year or two, my 5 year old's personality has really emerged, for better or worse.

-Extremely extroverted and thrives on social interaction. 
-Kind, but intensely competitive at the same time
-Bossy- very, very, very bossy
-Very bright
-Analytical in the kindergartener sense- thinks about the "why's" and the "how's" and tries to get around things, very quick to point out rules/policies/actions that don't make sense to her

I'm curious if anyone had a little girl like this and what they ended up to be like as an adolescent or young adult. I am not sure how to encourage the good while also shutting down the bad. I have Sheryl Sandberg in the back of my head, saying that we shouldn't refer to little girls as bossy.. but she really is bossy, and I'm afraid this is going to hurt her socially. I guess I'm just not sure what to expect as a parent. I know there are plenty of other kids with this personality type, I just don't know any of them personally.

Thanks.
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They grow up to be academic superstars, convert their smarts into big law partnership, and bank fat stacks of cash while never again talking to the asshole, misogynistic parents who called them names like "bossy."

Or at least that's my story.[/quote]

Sounds like a fairy tale. [/quote]
My life is pretty great. Bossy women get it done.[/quote]

Bossy woman must not have common sense  -  missing some sarcasm there.  [/quote]

Hi dummy. I didn't miss the sarcasm. I just don't give a shit. Stay jealous.[/quote]

OP - be forewarned... [/quote]

I was thinking the same thing.  Here is your lovely 5yr old child in 30+ years.  What a peach[/quote]

NP.  You guys are the bitchy girly girls OP's daughter is going to be firing in 30 years' time.  Lame jerks always run in packs.

How do you women not get tired of being so catty and awful towards women who are living better lives than you?  No one is hindering you from gossiping less and working more.

PP has done well for herself and isn't going to take any shit off jealous old bats.  Good on her!  I hope my daughter is like her.[/quote]

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