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Advice on school age g/g twins

Hi, we have g/g twins that are almost 7. They are in seperate classes at school, but one twin is much more dominant than the other. She is always bossing her around. This seems to cause the other to have low self-esteem, trouble making friends, and struggles with making decisions.  Does anyone else have this going on with older twins?  If so, what have you found to help. Thanks!

Re: Advice on school age g/g twins

  • My babies are too little to answer this as a MOM, but as a former teacher I think separate classes are a great idea~ I've talked with parents of my former students about this as well. Are you spending "alone time" with each of them? It doesn't have to cost alot, but finding and fostering individual preferences in each girl could help buid self esteem/socialization skills for the more reserved child (hiking? dance? art? insects? whatever) Good luck to you!
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  • Thanks!  I agree individual time does seem to help, it's just finding that time :) 
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  • I can only speak from experience AS a twin. We are ID twins, were in separate classes in school and although we were equals academically, socially my sister was more vocal, outgoing, and was a bit bossy too. I have to say this wasn't the case ALL the time. We switched roles a few times. But I was more of a silent over achiever and she, the vocal queen B.
    In the end, it's best to remind each twin that everyone is good at something. While 1 may be smart in school, the other may be advanced on the soccer field, or do more in college. It's important that they be themselves and march to the beat of their own drums.
    My twin and I are total best friends today, and I pray the twins I'm PG with will be equally close. It wasn't always roses, but it worked itself out plenty of times.
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