Humility

LoveEeyore

When DD was 2.5 and started preschool, she was a doormat.  She had no self esteem around others, was very shy.

Fastforward 2 years and now she is very confident, and initiates play with anyone, is kind and all that.  But now she is starting to be a little over the top.  "I know everything about ____"  "I can swim under the water by myself," " I can read 5th grade books..."  All exaggerated...  and I don't know how to tell her that not everyone thinks she's as awesome as I do.

We are talking about striking up a conversation asking the person if they like___, rather than "I can/know___" 

I really don't believe she's being a snot, but I watched a kid she was trying to engage kinda walk away seeming annoyed or hurt... she is a kind girl, and I'm sure not trying to brag, but any advice on helping her tone it down?  (I'm a dramatic over-the-top girl myself, so she comes by it naturally.)

 

LoveEeyore

Thank you!  The magical thinking is exactly it (mostly) I just couldn't put my finger on it.  That helps me see it better.

I agree.  I do NOT want to snuff the neat little girl who thinks she can do anything, because I always want her to reach for it.  I also am not ready for her to know that the world and all people are NOT benevolent.  But she's overcome a  big barrier for her  to learn how to make friends.  I don't want teachers and peers to put her off.

I am  definitely going to use your wording... if you help a friend, people will think you're helpful.  If you say something...."  Thanks a lot!