[Kat-L]

Originally Posted by kelceesmom

Kelcee's preschool teacher had a "talk" with me today. She wanted to let me know that Kelcee is starting to bully other children at school. By this she stated that she wants to sit in someone elses chair and will look at the teachers with a look like I know I am supposed to get in trouble now. I specifically asked if she was being mean and she said no just defiant. Is this normal. Our 2's were easy but she is getting more defiant now.

She also said that she is saying things like: "oh mannnn" with a sour look on her face. Is this something I should be concerned about or are they just being a little to strict?

She isn't sharing as much as she used to and the teachers want her to listen more. Any suggestions would be appreaciated. I don't want her to be kicked out of preschool.

Oh mannn, she sounds perfect! She's not a bully. She's strong willed. And that's a good quality, especially for a little girl. She knows what she wants and she tries to get it.

As for the smiles, Hanna does that, too. I think, at this age, they are beginning to realize there are rules-and they are surprised when they can't get exactly what they want. And they are smart enough to turn on the charm! Kelcee might know she shouldn't take someone else's chair. BUT, she doesn't have the self control to stand back and let another child have something she wants. The teacher should understand this because it's very common in preschool.

Hanna doesn't like to share and will cry when "Brandon" touches something-even if she wasn't playing with it. It can be a real struggle sometimes. It's just a stage. They'll grow out of it.

They won't kick her out of preschool.