Thats a really good question ((((((((complic8d))))))))))))))

I wonder if you could ask her what she would like to do (as long as it's safe). I don't think you have to be objective to allow her to express herself. You certainly don't have to understand what she needs to get out right now. But I look at it in the same way I would want to help a friend deal with their emotions and thoughts. They deserve to be able to express themselves to help get it out...why not allow your young one the same advantage?

I don't know if allowing her to do the stuff that her age likes to do will help her feel sad/angry/empowered/settled, but nothing ventured, nothing gained I wonder too if she is allowed to express herself, you may learn more about her and be able to create a closer relationship with her. Maybe some understanding will happen in time.

I hope I'm not way off base on this.


sabby