Originally Posted by Ariana:
I handle it the same way I would handle a sibling squabble that is driving me bonkers and tell them both to knock it off or consequences for both. This way you are not taking sides.
As long as I can tolerate it and am not annoyed I usually stay out of it....unless there is bullying behavior happening. This doesn’t sound like that to me.
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words or more subtle actions.
https://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/
What the DCG4 is doing IS the definition of bullying behavior
Her intention isn't to be the one in charge or to have all the toys or even to be the star of the show...it's to intentionally cause the other child discomfort. Her sole purpose to to upset the other child. That's bullying.