She will also get into my daughter's face and demand to know where she got answers or information from....,so not physical, but she does invade her personal space.
Girls often engage in a form of bullying called "relational aggression". Learning to establish healthy boundaries is important. This can be part of resilience. American Psychological Association (APA) has information on many aspects of
bullying. APA also offers many children's books on topics such as school related issues, self-esteem, relationships:
Magination Press Books such as
Odd Girl Out and
Queen Bees and Wannabees have been helping parents and girls understand relational aggression for several years. There is even a book on recognizing and dealing with
Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads.
