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My 10 yr old told me she was going to kill herself because she didnt want to go for pizza?

Lswindsor - posted on 05/19/2012 ( 3 moms have responded )

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Ladyallwayzz - posted on 05/19/2012

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she's probaly getting hormonal, adn it would help if you gave her B12 vitimains to balance her out, especially if she tends to be moody, or on the pessimistic side. I was that kind og a kid, and so was my youngest. also talk to her, ask her questions,and try and find out if she is feeling left our of things, bored, or needs to be more active, maybe have her join a club that she could make friends, and or do something she enjoys. always try to be encouraging. even if she is getting this stuff from t.v. or school friends, you don;t want to make her feel bad. the mind is a tricky thing, combined with emotions, sometimes days seem bleek, and dark, and hopeless...yoou need to always give her hope, and at 10, she needs to know thet her tomorrows will be better with each passing day. yes, there are days...but that shouldnt be the majority. maybe find a good book, at her level, she can read about girls her age, going through stuff, and coming out better, stronger.

Vanessa - posted on 05/19/2012

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i swear they get these ideas from tv! ugh! kids say the darndest things!
if my 10 year old said that? hmmm i can think of several sarcastic responses 1)well if you did that you'd never get to eat pizza now would you? 2) oh really? and how would you do that? 3) so what would you do if i took away the door in your room, the clothes on your back, your mp3 player/toys/phone?
but i don't know how that would go over with your kid. and i don't know what kind of relationship you have with her either. i guess my advice is to ignore the comment for now. any attention you give it could give her the idea that she can say that again in a different situation and manipulate it to her advantage. unless she's showing other signs that makes you think she's suicidal. then i'd be concerned and see if the school counselor will talk to her. just as a start. good luck mom!

Louise - posted on 05/19/2012

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This is a knee jerk reaction to doing something she does not want to do. I am sure it was ment in jest to get a reaction out of you. I would ignore this comment unless she uses it again and then it is time to sit her down and have a discussion about inappropriate statements. If you think there is any chance of her being depressed then dont hesitate to getting her help.

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