Ban 'bossy'

[grouchiegrrl]

Oh internet feminists and parents - I know some of you are there. I need some help. Well, my neighbour and I do.

Rio's mum and I have been talking about ways Rio can address people telling her she is 'bossy'. Unfortunately teaching her to say 'no, I am just assertive' or anything like it isn't working, because she is a month shy of 5 and she has

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[mr_booboo]

Firstly, she's five, so is there a possibility that she's a little too "assertive

[grouchiegrrl]

I spend quite a bit of time with her, and I watch her interact with Atti. And no, she isn't 'bossy' or in any way a bully. She is older, so if it is just her and younger kids, naturally she is who sets the agenda - but Rio is actually very good at listening and she considers the other kids needs and desires. Just the other day my friend and I were impressed at how she was careful of the little boys climbing onto the see-saw with her at the park