Niranjana has lost playground soccer a few times this past month because she's been pushy on the field. But the boys are pushier, she complains. Her teacher, however, says that three different kids complained about Niranjana in one recess. Teacher wins, Niranjana loses soccer.
Then there's the tip that Niranjana is getting a little bossy in the classroom. She lost her movie day privilege for being bossy about clean-up to a couple of her friends (interestingly, some of the same boys in her classroom that she allegedly was pushing). So we're trying to do a better job of clarifying what "bossy" sounds like.
Here's the rub:
How do you grow a strong girl who is polite and pleasant? How do you explain to a 5-year-old the difference between being pushy and playing soccer the right way (a little aggressively). Holding her own with the boys, but without becoming overbearing. Being assertive and confident without being bossy and domineering.
And without accidentally advising, "Go after the ball, just don't get caught pushing." Well, maybe that is how real soccer is played. Too bad those boys are scared they'll lose to Niranjana. Wimps.
:)
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