Post by ggandlee on Mar 4, 2015 0:58:40 GMT -5
Yeah, this is a good idea. We always tell her to be "soft and gentle" with the dogs but I think we need to start more actively praising her for it and making a big deal about it when she does it well. I will ask her teachers tomorrow if they already talk about it and if not if they will start.
I don't want him picking on anyone, but at the same time, I think this is a positive trait, especially given Maggie's size. To quote our pedi, "Your son is no shrinking violet, either in statute or personality. He certainly has no problem sticking up for himself." I like knowing his natural inclination is to make it clear when he doesn't like how someone is treating him, even if that means he makes it known that he thinks the world is ending when he has to wear socks or we wipe his nose.
You are right. MH and I were both picked on a lot as kids (we were both small and kind of nerdy), and so we like that M already has a very big personality and is assertive and learning to stand up for herself. We just need to help her to learn when and how it is appropriate to do so.