A mother expresses concern over her 5-year-old daughter’s ability to charm adults into compliance. The issue arises when family members, unlike those with her older son, struggle to enforce boundaries. One instance cited involves the girl's grandmother giving in to her request for a second cookie, prompting worries that her daughter may exploit her cuteness further. The advice suggests addressing the situation directly with relatives rather than discussing it with the child, as this may reinforce her behavior. A collective communication approach to family members is recommended for mitigating the issue.
Absolutely bring it up with your relatives. You're right that talking to your daughter would only confirm overtly what she already knows instinctively—and would encourage her to deploy her superpower even more.
In my opinion, this is the perfect scenario in which to deploy the oft-ridiculed Mass Family Email. Share with the group that you and your husband have noticed that your daughter is getting away with murder...
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