My daughter will say things like, oh I really want to go, but then I'm not sure if I want to go. This will go on until it would be time to go and then she is frustrated and can't decide. Oh, I should make note that she is entering middle school.How should a parent respond to a child who can't make up their mind?
Help them come to a decision. Lay out the options and the pros and cons of both.How should a parent respond to a child who can't make up their mind?
my step daughter is like that so when when we do something as a family we dont give too much warning or too many options. like if we are going to the movies we decide what we are going to see before we get there.
I think it has nothing to do with her age. People suffer with the inability to make a final decesion for years. The best solution for u as a parent is to only ask her about it once. She cannot change her mind latter and if she does, too bad. It may be harsh and tough at first, but after a few times she will learn how to decide on what she wants in a way that she will not regret latter. U have to be the parent and stick to ur word in these kinds of situations. It will pay off in the not so far long run. Good Luck!
One more thing, do not try to convince her to do anything. Let her figure out the pros and cons and what she wants to do. Her idea of pros and cons could be very different than urs at this time.
whe you ask her if she wants to go somewhere, let her know it's a yes or no answer and she has to decide right now or you're going without her. After a few times of missing out she will learn to decide quicker one way or the other.
She has very little confidence! Maybe you can help her or give suggestions. Like, you can tell her if you go, you'll know new people, you'll get to see your friends etc etc. If you don't know, you will etc etc
Sounds like she is a little confidence...sit her down and have a word and see if she has a lack of confidence....try and boost it up whenever you can
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