AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bossiness in children often stems from kids just trying to feel in control of a situation and their life. This is especially true as a child matures and becomes more independent. So, create situations where your child can make a decision or serve as a “grown-up."

Detailed explanation-2: -Bossy behaviors appear as children begin to explore power in a social context with peers and within the parent-child relationship. The behaviors of a bossy kid originate from the desire to organize and direct the behavior of others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since four year olds are experimenting with power, it’s important not to use discipline that derives from our power over them. If we order our child around, we are modeling bossiness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bossy behavior in childhood is constantly telling others what to do. Bossy behavior is also immediately dismissing another person’s ideas without considering them. Some children struggle to work together as part of a group, listen, or let others make choices.