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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Jealous 3 1/2 year girl, old towards parents/ boyfriend
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
To some extent it is normal; it depends on the degree. It also indicates some insecurity on her part, and that may be related to the climate in the family. Your note indicates that there has been some marital or relationship difficulties, and these may be prompting the girl's insecurity and jealousy. What are the examples of the girl's jealousy? How can you tell that she is jealous? What does she actually do when you and her mother hold hands, hug, etc.?
