Lately my 5 year old kari has been terrified that I am going to leave her and I recently found out that her sister cassie,(who is 6), knows that she is scared and purposly tells her that I have left them every time I go out of kari sight, like to the rest room or out on the porch or something, how should I handle this?

Aww,....poor girl, lol but my sister used to always do the same thing to me. now that i look back on it, I think it's kinda funny, but I would have a talk with your daughter, the scared one, not the older one. I would just be reassuring tell her that you will never leave her, and that you love her. I would also tell her that her sister is just trying to pester her and that when she says you've left not to believe it. Also the reason I same not to talk to the older one is, that is what my mom did and my sis felt like she was getting in trouble and she just took it out on me. Well that's just my opinion. Good luck with it.

Amy

I think that is good advice. Assure her that you will not leave her and that her sister is only doing it to upset her. She will soon enough realize it, and probably be stronger for the real world later on for it, learning that there will be times in life that you just need to ignore certain things that people may say/do. The older sister will also soon enough realize that that game is no fun anymore since she won't be having any affect.

Hello,
LOL How brilliant. What a very smart and creative way for Cassie to come up with such a punishment/jab for her sister. I agree it will do you no good to say anything to Cassie. I agree with Amy as well...re-assurance is always best.