Any wobbles yet?

[misstrunchball]

My DD2 started secondary school last Thursday and had a major wobble this morning which meant she was unable to catch the bus and I had to drive her in :( I don't find this a problem but DH was pushing her to get the bus but as she had been crying she was refusing.... As her DM I understand that 11 year old girls who are tired, hormonal, emotional etc can't be pushed to do things so by driving her in at least she went. If I had insisted on her catching the bus I think she may have locked herself in her bedroom.

Has anybody else had any major wobbles this early into the term or is it just me . She came home tonight telling me she had had a good day and really enjoyed it so would be back on the bus tomorrow (I did tell her that this would not be a regular thing and she blinking well would be on the bus tomorrow)

Sounds like you did the right thing.
My DD had a major wobble on the fourth day of term (a few years ago) - crying and not wanting to go in as the whole thing was a bit overwhelming.
She did go and was soon absolutely loving school.

You definitely did the right thing - my DS2 hasn't wobbled quite yet but I can see it coming as he's getting more and more tired every day. I think we under-estimate how gruelling it is in the first few weeks - long days, journey to school, homework and the stress of trying to make friends and remember what classroom they're in - I think most of us would have a meltdown, let alone 11 year olds. Good luck to your DD and don't worry about giving her all the support she wants.