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Help with my 11yr old
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She is out to punish me. she wants to live with her grandma and will do anything to get there. She has tried choking herself, threatening me and her unborn sister, her 5 year old sister; saying we need to sleep with our eyes open. her grades are bad, she doesnt turn in home work, she has missed alot of school and is almost always late for school. She was in the hospital for treatment, we have been seeing a councelor in and out of school, talked to a juvenile officer has to be 12. I am beyond breaking point. She dont listen to me or anyone for that matter. she tears things up, very angry. Hits her sister by punching, has pulled my hair and tried kicking me. Do i let her go to her grandmas or is that showing her this behavior will allow her to get what she wants. In my opinion I think it will. I don't know what else to do, i've looked into other residential options but most wont take under 12. She doesnt care what happens as long as she is not living with me.
Posted on 10/28/09, 12:10 pm |
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What does her grandmother think about all this? Does she want her there? Will it help your daughter, do you think? You do have to protect your other kids, but at the same time, you need to do what's best for her. Not an easy balance, for sure. 
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It sounds like your daughter is very troubled. It's good you are getting her medical help. What does the counselor have to say about all this? I would be concerned for the grandmother's safety, as your daughter is making threats to you and your other children. Eventually she might rebel against the grandmother soon as she asserts any authority over her, which she will naturally have to do if she is stepping into the parenting role. When will she be 12? Maybe you could work with the counselor to keep her and the rest of your family safe until she is able to enter a residential program. I know this must be so stressful for you. Please don't forget to try to take care of yourself!
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