I need some advice from experienced teen parents!
Dd1 is 12.5, 13 in May and the oldest of 3 girls. She has always been a lovely child, generally well behaved and a pleasure to have around. However in the last year or so she's become quite insular and I don't know what's going on in her head. I'm also seeing another side of that I don't like. For example, snippy comments directed at her sisters, pettiness with dd1 over hair bands, who's sitting where etc. She can be a bit nasty at times which is new for her.
Another thing - she mumbles something under her breath, I say pardon as I can't hear her, she says 'nothing'. What's that all about?
Is this my introduction to teen behaviour??
I'm hoping this is all normal but how do I handle her? Do you pick up on each rude comment or let some things go? I didn't have a great relationship with my own mum growing up so really want to get things right.
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I don't feel I know dd sometimes, is this normal?
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Dancergirl · 26/12/2013 19:33
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