DD today went for an orthopaedic appointment because she has had knee problems for over a year now. In the holidays she twisted it and fell down the stairs so has been on crutches since.
He has said today that there is nothing wrong with her knee beyond normal teenage growing pains - which can be painful but not to the extent that she is saying.
Consultant thinks it is because of other things going on in her life (so basically attention seeking)
Thing is it is probable that this is the case. Her Dad has always used pain and medication to get attention - even if negative attention.
I just feel lost as a parent. I don't know what to do for her. I feel i'm left sorting out the legacy of what her Dad is/has been.
If I take her crutches away then she'll say I don't understand and that she is trying and everyone thinks that she is just putting it on anyway.
If I leave with them then she is never going to get off them.
Why is this parenting thing so hard? I can't cope anymore.
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Been told today that dd needs a clinical psycologist referral!
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notsofarnow · 24/09/2007 17:45
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