'I Do It Better': Working with the Child Who Is Always Competing for Attention

In this article, the author presents the story of Tucker, a child who constantly looks for attention. The author assesses that children like Tucker frequently wrestle with feelings of jealousy and competition. However, Tucker's intense competitiveness is a bit beyond what one would expect, even for a young child who has a chronically ill older brother. The author provides suggestions on how teachers and parents can help Tucker discover both the pleasure of being himself and the rewards of being a cooperative member of the group.