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Posted By: Carri on 2008-07-16
In Reply to: update for today - need advice desperately
that your daughter might try to appear she is going along with you but won't (not to scare you). They don't typically give in that easily, and she may be using that as a tactic to gain an deserved trust from you. You can't keep her home every minute, and it's amazing how young people figure out a way to rebel in what time they have access to. No one likes feeling oppressed and with teens it leads to big trouble.
I agree with the posts who said you need to work "with" her a bit and not have it be ALL about my way or the highway. Yes, she needs boundaries, etc. but she also needs some independence and ability to become her own person.
Honestly, I would seek some professional advice geared toward your child and specific circumstances.
We're pulling for you!
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