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Hi my name is Terry, i have recently discovered this site after some-one suggested getting into a group for support, and or days out (maybe), 😆 i have a 12y/o Daughter who is driving me mad, (raging hormones, attitude ect 😮 D and my Daughter is now trying to settle into her new life with me. I am glad i did the right thing by my girl and i am now one proud dad. Look forward to chatting to all,regards terry
Hi Terry
Welcome to Dadtalk. I hope you will find the Dadtalk site informative and of course supportive. It certainly sounds as if you have been going through a tough time but have now turned the corner and are starting afresh with your daughter. The pre-teens is a tough time for parents and the child involved (she can't help alot of how she behaves, believe it or not!).
Hang in there but if you are ever at the end of your tether do post on the site or call Parentline on 0800 800 2222 (it's free 24/7) http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk for that extra little bit of support or just for a chat.
Bye for now.
Hi Terry
I am a mum of a 14 year old who feels she knows everything there is to know, she puts the stairs and doors through [censored] then asks "what have I done wrong now ?"
One thing to remember is this "little adult" is extremely confused, the hormones are raging and very shortly she will be asking you questions that need proper answers. You might find it useful to have a spare female to hand to help out with this, that is not to say that you are not capable but from experience it is often easier if your daughter has another woman to speak to
Let us know how you get on and welcome.
Mags
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