Dd is 12 and in yr 7
I'm really struggling with her to be honest.
She seems to question everything I ask or tell her to do, or just not do it.
I'm talking about stuff like putting her washing away, hanging up her blazer and putting her bag away and clearing up after making snacks or drinks as well as homework.
She likes to be on face time to her friends and getting her off to do stuff always leads to rows.
I end up switching off the modem which means nobody else can use it.
Bedtime is resisted and stretched out with faffing about and endless calling, she has to leave I pad outside room but often tries to truck us by keeping it which when we rumble leads to more tantrums.
Add to this the very fact that she acts as if she despises us most of the time and has just started with major back chat.
I go to bed angry or upset most nights and am totally fed up with her.
Last night I told dh I feel like hitting her sometimes which is obviously not great.
Can anyone offer me any advice at all? I'm no virgin to teens as I have three adult sons who were a challenge but not as complex as this.
She is good at school btw and a talented dancer too, she dances 3-4 times a week.
I need to get back control don't I?