If your 6 year old has suddenly become the unofficial rule enforcer of the household... They’re not trying to drive you up the wall. They’re learning how the world works. At this age, fairness feels urgent. Right and wrong feel clear cut. And when they run to you about something someone else did, it’s not about control it’s about needing your help making sense of it all. When we respond with “Stop tattling,” we miss the deeper ask: ➡️ “Do you see what I see?” ➡️ “Does this matter to you, too?” ➡️ “Will you help me understand what’s fair?” Kids this age don’t need to be shut down. They need coaching on how to speak up, when to step in, and what to do when the rules don’t match the feelings. It’s not about tattling. It’s about trust. Preorder Big Kids, Bigger Feelings for regulation-first tools to navigate these moments with calm and clarity. 💬 Comment BOOK for the preorder link! #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #ParentingBigKids #MiddleChildhood #ElementaryYears #RaisingGoodHumans #RespectfulParenting #SeedAndSew #ParentingTips #ParentingWithScience