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[quote=Anonymous]My son is 9, too. When we get together with his 6 year old cousin, he likes being around him, but sometimes I have to remind ds that his cousin is way younger than him and still learning everything. He has behaved the same way you describe the older cousin, except I  don't think he's done anything out of spite. Sometimes he grumbles and says no just because he's tired of playing with his little cousin or he's bored. That age gap can certainly play well together, but a lot of it will require the 9 year old catering to the younger one. And 9 year olds really aren't as mature as you might think. It's not the same as say, a teenager babysitting a 6 year old. It's a 9 year old who is also going to be self centered and not always handle himself perfectly when he's irritated or bored.

That said, the cousin's parents should be the one to talk to him about being a good host and a good older cousin. In addition to reminding my son that 6 year olds are still, well, only 6, I play up his role as the cool older big kidto remind him that he's a role model and to make him feel proud to hang out with his little cousin. [/quote]

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