is this normal?


  1. desperatemother
  2. Littlebro
  3. ex3410

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Top 1.   Jan 20, 2004 10:48 AM

» desperatemother - normal behaviour

Hello,
I'm a mother of a 17 year old. She seems to have changed in the last year so much that it seems that she is the total opposite of what she used to be. Her grades are falling, she hangs out with loser kids (sorry but they are), her dressing is so obnoxious (very rude, deep necklines etc) and she has picked on her acne all over her body. I was shocked when I walked in on her one day and found that she has nail marks all over her legs, shoulders, arms, neck etc from her picking on any small pimple, black head etc. What is going on? I am lost. Please someone advice. Also she lies like crazy. Where she used to be responsible, she is no longer such. She was thrown off her job for not locking up after she was done, not once but constantly. This was a doctor's office and they were very concerned. My dd would clean in there. She has made no moves to go back and apologize and or find another job. Her room is a disaster. Please help. I'm going nuts. Thanks, Sam

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Top 2.   Feb 28, 2005 10:12 AM

» Littlebro - Re: normal behaviour

In response to normal behaviour posted by desperatemother:

My advise would be the following
1. Friends are a big part of influencing a teen. More so than the parents. Your daughtors behavior is likely mirroring that of her friends. If her friends are of the rebellious type, she could be following in their footsteps to look cool to them. Ask her what her friends are like. It could be that it isn't a good idea for her to be around them. You as a mother should be your daughtors best friend.

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Top 3.   Mar 23, 2005 1:53 AM

» ex3410 - Re: normal behaviour

In response to normal behaviour posted by desperatemother:

Dear Sam
I dont know if this is normal.But I do know there is sure way to find help.You see, I believe in prayer.I know there isnt anything that Jesus cant do.Perhaps He will give you the wisdom to understand what is going on and show what it takes to love your daughter through.
Meanwhile I will start praying
Mike

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