My DD is 5 1/2 and for the past couple of years, has gotten along well with her female cousin who is 18 months younger. The cousin looks up to DD, who can read, knows more, more sophisticated, etc, which DD used to like, but now when we say we are going to BIL/SIL's place, or that they are coming over, she always complains that she will have to play with her cousin, and she 'always gets stuck playing with 3yr olds (DS is also 3)' DN (my niece) is a really nice girl and usually follows DD's lead playing games, etc, and isn't bossy, or rude, etc.
I can sort of see how she feels because when I was a kid, my mom had a friend whose DD was in my grade at school, but she was very socially awkward and I didn't like hanging out with her much, especially at school with my other friends, who didn't like her. However, I think this is a different situation.
The last time DN was here, I resorted to letting them watch a DVD because DN would suggest a game/activity, and DD would shoot down all the ideas and was just in a bad mood. After the DVD, they were fine playing, so I'm not sure if it was a ploy. I did talk to her in advance about needing to be polite and a gracious host to people that came over, but it didn't seem to make a difference.
DD is a bit of a moody kid anyway, and may have a bit of a chip on her shoulder because she feels DH and I don't pay enough attention to her (that's the only thing I can think of) but I feel bad for DN.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
I can sort of see how she feels because when I was a kid, my mom had a friend whose DD was in my grade at school, but she was very socially awkward and I didn't like hanging out with her much, especially at school with my other friends, who didn't like her. However, I think this is a different situation.
The last time DN was here, I resorted to letting them watch a DVD because DN would suggest a game/activity, and DD would shoot down all the ideas and was just in a bad mood. After the DVD, they were fine playing, so I'm not sure if it was a ploy. I did talk to her in advance about needing to be polite and a gracious host to people that came over, but it didn't seem to make a difference.
DD is a bit of a moody kid anyway, and may have a bit of a chip on her shoulder because she feels DH and I don't pay enough attention to her (that's the only thing I can think of) but I feel bad for DN.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
