My granddaughter is tall, blond and very beautiful, with naturally curly hair. She sings and plays violin. She is bi-lingual. She has a lot going for her: 3 sets of grand-parents to dote on her, happily married parents, both smart and responsible, and present in her life. Her parents constantly tell her she needs to use inside voice, use your words, calm down, etc. But, she screams at bugs, a scratch on her arm, or a broken cookie. A fall from her bike will send her into a hysterical fit, complete with sobs and hyperventilation.
When she visits me, about 2 times a week, I try to downplay her little hissies, and make light of her over-reaction. I tell her she "can take it," that she is tougher than she ever imagined. She looks at me as if I were from outer-space. I amazes me that she has so little confidence. It's as if her parents trying to protect her, and provide her a great life has made her insecure somehow. Is there anything to do for this "drama queen"?
2006-07-19
08:32:28
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Lottie W
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