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my daughter is getting ready to turn 13

Amber - posted on 05/16/2009 ( 10 moms have responded )

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my daughter is getting ready to turn 13 and has been steeling lying and bad bad attitude what can i do to get her back on track

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Amber - posted on 05/17/2009

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ok thank you

Amanda - posted on 05/17/2009

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You can give this website a try...it's an e-book for about $30. I haven't personally tried it. I really think you need to get her into counseling ASAP. Here is the website, www.myoutofcontrolteen.com

Amber - posted on 05/17/2009

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she never met him but working on that yes live in indianapolis

Amanda - posted on 05/17/2009

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The best place to start is by contacting your local mental health agency. They are a great place to start. Do you have any other children? She is just trying to get attention, for what ever reason. Sadley, in a negative way. She may be bipolar, or depressed, or have ODD (oppositional defiance disorder). None of which would surprise me. She is almost 13...if you don't get this together NOW, it will be too late. How is your relationship with her? Is her Dad in the picture? Do you live in the city?

Amber - posted on 05/17/2009

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i am trying to get ahold of counselors and not been diagnosed with dissorders

Amanda - posted on 05/17/2009

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Could you answer any of the other questions? Counseling? Metal disorder? etc.....

Amber - posted on 05/17/2009

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indiana

Amanda - posted on 05/16/2009

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Does she go to counseling? Has she been diagnosed with a mental disorder? I also have a nine year old, who has been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder and oppositional attachment disorder. Either of those can cause an uproar of behavior problems. It does not mean that you are a bad mother, by no means. If you don't do something now...she will be way beyond your control in a year or two. If you don't mind me asking, what state do you live in? I might be able to help you find some services.

Amber - posted on 05/16/2009

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well u said take things away we have tooken everything away 4 days ago she went to juvi and still has the attitude

Amanda - posted on 05/16/2009

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Whew, that is a tough one. My daughter turned 15 in March. We went through a tough time at 13 too. What I did, is I took everything away from her. I showed her what it was like to have nothing. If she stole, or lied, or skipped school...she had consequences for everything. No T.V., no iPod, no cell phone, no going out with friends. She didn't like it at all. If you can get your daughter into counseling, do it!



Good Luck! I now have a daughter that is still mouthy - but doesn't act out.

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