I consider myself a loving, attentative, affectionate person but can't understand why dd8 acts as if she has a real dislike for me. We had a rocky year last year when dh decided to leave as he couldnt cope with the loss of his father and returned 6 months later. DD had counsilling (by recommendation of her school) and I was kept informed of any thing that she was concerned or worried about. I don't think this has anything to do with her behavior.(?)
DD calls me an idiot, stomps around when asked to do anything, is downright rude and bossy, rolls her eyes and gives me dirty looks! Not one day has gone by over the last 3 months where I havent told her off, shouted at her, deducted pocket money, sent her to her room, sent her to the naughty stair - the list goes on. Its a constant battle and what works one day has no impact the next. I hate the fact that this is the relationship I have with her now - whats it going to be like in a few years when she hits teenage years. I love children and have a lot of experience with them as I work with them. Help!