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To feel sad that my daughter doesn't want to spend time with me?

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SploshMeBackwards · 12/07/2020 14:26

Just that really...
My daughter is 10 and never really wants to spend any quality time with me. I've suggested a movie night with snacks or a pamper afternoon/evening with music or whatever she wants to do, A girls day out of her choice but she is just not interested. She would rather stay in her room.
Any ideas why she is like this and what I can do to encourage her to spend some time with me please? I don't expect her to be with me every spare minute of the day but once a week would be nice.

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jessstan2 · 12/07/2020 14:29

She sounds quite normal for her age and no doubt you've been together a lot more than usual, recently.

Let any suggestion come from her.

Fairenuff · 12/07/2020 14:31

Why a 'girls' day out. Maybe she's into other stuff. Why not ask what she would like to do.

BarbedBloom · 12/07/2020 14:34

This is pretty normal, she may have started a little earlier, but around this age the natural separation process starts. I think it could also be lockdown contributing as I love my husband very much but sometimes I just want to sit in the bedroom alone.

TheMobileSiteMadeMeSignup · 12/07/2020 14:36

I'm not sure, I think it depends on what she is doing in her room. Is she on a phone/gaming all the time or is she reading/playing/other stuff?

If it's all phone/online then I'd be wondering if she is talking to people and who she is online with. Does she have a switch off time for screens in the evening? Maybe just put a film on after dinner that you like but that she would also enjoy and see if she comes to watch as well.

Needschoolhelp · 12/07/2020 14:39

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MojoMoon · 13/07/2020 16:34

What is she doing in her room? On screens?

Do you have rules/limits on screen use?

Does she normally do activities with friends - swimming, clubs? (Pre lockdown)

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