Comments on: Girl Games

By: Girls and the Games They Play

Girls and the Games They Play — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:20:09 +0000

[...] Holly’s Corner has an interesting post called Girl Games…the petty emotional games little girls play and the fact that this seems to start at a younger and younger age. Heck both of my girls were already wrapping themselves around my little finger FROM THE WOMB (at least I like to blame Caitlin for my unquenchable desire for McDonald’s breakfast the entire time I was pregnant with her). Unfortunately Caitlin has picked up on the “I’m not going to be your friend any more” phrase from daycare and wields it like an emotional sword if she doesn’t get her way. I jokingly call her our manipulatress when she does this, but it’s not something I want to take lightly. I don’t know why girls tend to play mind games, from the “I’ll be your friend if you do this” or the “I won’t be your friend if you do that” pettiness to the batting of eyelashes and the super pout, but I like what Holly has to say about teaching her daughter to not get caught up in all of it. I mean the manipulatress skills can be put to good use when Caitlin’s older, much older, like 50 years from now when she’s trying to convince the assisted living facility director to upgrade mama and daddy to the penthouse. Ahem. [...]

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:52:24 +0000

Ugh I remember the gossip and cruelty girls came up with. That’s why I never attempted to make friends in school. It wasn’t worth the aggravation.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:31:20 +0000

Bravo and well done! From the moment the ultrasound tech told me I was having a girl moments like these have been circling my mind. Although Morgan is only 18 months old I know that “silly girl games” will happen in her future. I will be filing this away for future reference.

By: BlondeMomBlog » Girls and the Games They Play

BlondeMomBlog » Girls and the Games They Play — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 03:38:40 +0000

By: Jenni

Jenni — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:00:34 +0000

Stopping by from Blogjolt… I linked to your site, and LOVE THIS POST. I’ve enjoyed reading what I’ve seen so far, and look forward to more. great blog!

By: This Roller Coaster Called LIFE :: Girls, Girls, Girls… :: October :: 2006

This Roller Coaster Called LIFE :: Girls, Girls, Girls… :: October :: 2006 — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:59:27 +0000

[...] I was reading Holly’s Corner Blog this afternoon (she belongs to BlogJolt with me) and I was so impressed with her post Girl Games. [...]

By: Nola Cooper

Nola Cooper — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:08:42 +0000

Wonderful Post! Even my boys talk about “Girl Games”! Of course, boys have their testosterone contests as well….but those seem to pale in
comparison with some of the things I hear about girls lately!

You are right to be proud of your daughter! And she’ll survive her teenaged years alot easier with an understanding Mom! (wink)

By: Laura Bybee

Laura Bybee — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:31:40 +0000

I remember girl games. Yuck.

I’m actually seeing a little bit of it with my six-year old son and his five-year old male friends. I don’t know how many times he’s come crying home because of the exact same statement!

Ugh. How did we ever survive childhood?

By: Pass the Torch

Pass the Torch — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:41:57 +0000

Great post! And “emotional vomit” is a perfect phrase for girl games. How to handle them is an important skill you’ve passed onto your daughter. So great when something GOOD sticks!!!

Thanks for joining us for Pass the Torch Tuesday! (And be sure to link in my comments or ping the current post so others can find you - they’ll want to read this post.)