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📊 What's Normal at 9
Why he pushes back on everything right now
Nine-year-olds are developing a strong sense of fairness — it's why everything feels like an argument. This is healthy. He's not testing you; he's practicing logic.
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Next time he argues, say "help me understand your thinking" instead of shutting it down. Then actually listen for 30 seconds before responding.

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