Originally Posted by MumOfThree
When we had her assessed by a psychologist for selective mutism at barely 5 I was told, rather cheerfully "Do not go head to head with this child, you WILL lose. She's not seeking conflict, but if it arises she WILL see it to the bitter end, so pick your battles and go at her sidewise." Tell me something I don't know...
This is so funny - the director of DD8's daycare told all her teachers much the same thing when she was 3, almost word for word.