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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's normal for many 7 yr olds -- in that many do:

-not filter rude and critical opinions
-are too rigid, gatekeep the rules, or are sore losers
-are overly braggy and boastful.

But all three of those are thoroughly negative traits that should be discussed and corrected.  Because, if the kid continues to exhibit them at around age 9/10, she will then be the annoying/obnoxious kid that no one wants to be friends with.

Maybe the teacher said something because your DD is exhibiting THE TRIFECTA.  Oooof.  As many PPs said, they know kids that might do like one or two out of the three.

Bottom lines- those are objectively annoying qualities, so nip them in the bud.  [/quote]

I think I'm going to add a board game evening to see DD play different games and help her handle losing better. I have played games with her before and taken her to sports and she has always been fine with losing (better than her dad lol), so this is relatively new. I don't know if it's the age, or she's becoming more competitive, or she's just a jerk, but yes absolutely I am aiming to nip them in the bud.

She isn't rude in every day life or activities that I have seen (have had party hosts come up and comment on how polite and pleasant she was at Larlo's bday), so I was surprised and very disappointed by that one too. She IS braggy (ugh) which I am so mortified by and I have been working on that with her. [/quote]

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