I agree with this as well. I have a DCG now age 6 who has been in my care since she was 16 months old.

Lets just say in this case the apple does not fall far from the tree.

She needs to be in control of everything and everyone and when she is, she is mean. SHe needs to feel the sense of control all of the time.

I have given her other things to do like wash the little kids hands, help them put their shoes, jacket, wash the tables, hand out dishes. She is in control in a very positive way.

If she even thinks about being mean, I set her aside and have her read to herself.

Her mother probably never gives her options, so she is used to being told
do this do that
go to bed
clean your room
etc etc etc

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