Parents of Schoolgoers  Discussion Forum

I have a 9 year old daughter. From the begining she likes to be around the boys and act like one. All her friends are real dare devils. She never played with dolls. Always wanted mechanical toys. She climbs trees & plays cricket.
She never wants to look like a girl. Always want to wear shorts or pants. She also wants to keep her hair like a boy. Infact last year when School was out for summer vacation she went to a barber and insisted to get her head shaved clean like one of her friend. We tried to stop her but she insisted and was bald for the summer.
I dont understand. Soon she will entering puberty and I dont know what to do. Sejal replied. I concur with Rachel, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. In fact, studies show that girls who are tomboys as children turn out to be highly sucessful in life because they are more assertive. Do not try to change your daughter. rachel replied. This is actually a common thing. Don't worry i was one of those girls who acted like a boy and would rather play in the woods than play with dolls. I grew out of it as i became a teen and surrounded myself with others who liked getting all dolled up.