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6 Year Old Abusing Her Younger Sister?
Layla is 6 years old, and Harmony is 3 years old, they are sisters. While my friend babysits them, we've seen Layla do and say some pretty questionable things to Harmony. In each situation Harmony hasn't done anything to provoke Layla.
-Recently, Harmony was just laying on the floor, not saying or doing anything, and Layla reached down and started choking her with one hand. Even though we saw it, she denied it, and then she said she was helping her up, both are lies.
-Another is they were swinging on their swing set, and Layla smacked Harmony and started laughing. When she was caught she said that it was an accident and she didn't mean to.
-Today Layla cruelly tells Harmony that she is nothing.
-Layla also throws toys at Harmony as hard as she can, although she can't always aim well.
-She also tells Harmony to do stuff that the babysitter specifically told them both NOT to.
Layla isn't mean to the 3 dogs they have though, just her sister. We see Layla hug her sister, and kiss her sometimes, but she can still be pretty nasty for a 6 year old girl.
The two are very different, Harmony is obedient and sweet, while we feel Layla wants more attention and misbehaves. Although every time Layla does something horrible to Harmony, it's when she thinks no one is looking. Is this normal behavior for kids her age?
Should my friend, their babysitter, mention something to the parents?
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
There's no reason why not. She is there to look after them and most parents wish to know what goes on while they aren't around to overlook the situation.
If she has a quick word when they come home the next time she babysits, then it is up to the parents to deal with this problem. While the girls are in her care, she needs to make it clear to Layla that she knows she is lying when she tries to pull the wool over her eyes.
The only way Layla will learn is if she is firm with her. The behaviour is a fairly extreme case of sibling rivalry. Layla is still young enough to remember when she was the only child and had all of her parents time so she see's harmony as a competitor for their attention.
Make sure you spend time engaging in activities they can both enjoy and let Layla know categorically that it is NOT acceptable for her to hurt her little sister. Watch super nanny for some techniques in fair punishment.
There is a very small possibility that there is something in the accusations made by the first person who answered you. There are elements of her behaviour that could potentially point to a psychopathic mentality.
However, it is also just as likely that as a 6 year old, she doesn't have the same gauge as an adult for how much damage certain things can do. She could have watched violence and accidents in a film for instance, possibly even in a comedic context. This, amongst many other things, could go some way to explaining why she could be doing these things. Keep worst case scenario's in mind of course, but don't lead with them!
Yes, she is very young to be displaying such a violent temperament but by the same token, she is far too young to apply an adult perspective on these acts. Speak to their parents.
Hope this helps :) xxx
- 1 decade ago
You got it,Layla wants attention. It could be because her parents pay more attention to Harmony, or maybe she thinks she is getting treated unfairly, but whichever, tell her parents.
- 1 decade ago
As bad as it sound Layla just thinks its a joke and she playing around, you should tell there parents and warn them that this could get worrier's.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
of course, this isn't normal at all. if it continues, poor harmony will remember when she's grown up. she's evil!
but... maybe if you told her parents about that, the parents will get mad at her and stuff and she will bully Harmony more. which is what i fear. but choking someone when you are 6 years old isn't normal AT ALL
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- 1 decade ago
YES mention to parents, but they probly already know. there could be possible child abuse from the parents too, look for marks, and even if there arent any marks, they could be emotionally abusive or be leaving marks in less noticable places like there back or butt
dont ignore
- 1 decade ago
O_o Sounds like a textbook psychopath. Take her to a psychiatrist. I'm being serious.
