How can I make my DD happy? (long and fairly futile)

[katymac]

DD is 7
She is bright and intellegent
She doesn't want to go to school

I got her report last week -
Rebellious phases
Her work is erratic
Not showing any enthusasm
Lacks motivation

She was being bullyied (about 6 months ago) and this isn't continuing at school - (they have promised)

She is a typical stroppy 7yo - but she hates her body

I need help - I am doing something wrong, she is unhappy and I don't know why

We spend time together, her dad is caring and reasonably (for a bloke) supportive
We are using a pasta jar and doing a scrapbook to help her body image.

What else can I do? I'm desparatley unhappy about the situation

BTW - she is gorgeous (everyones opinion)

But she will stop traffic when she is adult

My DDs always want to wear their hair loose. I rarely let them.

Lice, knots, it dries up etc etc....

Poor girlies. They have such lovely hair! I'm rather jealous!

Me too - I am often astounded that I (&DH) produced this little star

I won't tell dd about the penpal thing.....it can be a surprise (unless you want us to write you first)

Thanks for your support I needed it tonite

We'll send her a card from our hols (Southampton).

And you're welcome! Glad to give it!

Thanks - Night

Night

Thanks Marslady - got your email