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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 173092" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>It does get very wearing. Your daughter is so normal in some of these things. While I was reading about the color of clothing I couldn't help but think, yep, she is becoming aware of her individuality. She has changed from pink to black and is uncomfortable what others may think even though it is her true self. "Others are teasing me" probably means "will others tease me?" Do people expect me to stay the same? I am changing, how will others accept my choices? People know me as a kid, how will they accept me as a teenager?</p><p> </p><p>I want to like black and gray - I am not a bad person to drop pink as my favorite color, but .......</p><p> </p><p>This is such a hard age - too old for kid activities but too young for teenage activities. She is looking for something new to do - All young teens would love for someone to "fix" them, make sure they come out right. We know that is not possible, to really be right, they have to build their own self. They are just nervous about the choices they make even those that really don't matter like what is your favorite color?</p><p> </p><p>I think she is looking for something new to do, something to verify that she is older and can do more. Would she be interesting in planning a week of meals? Give her some cookbooks or a list of common foods you eat and ask her to plan this week's meals. She can then check the kitchen to see what will be needed from the grocery store. Have her shop on her own (you can be there at the end to pay) You need to approve the list and she needs to stick to it. When I was that age, I would often ride bike 3 miles to get a few items for mom - she sent the money with or a blank check.</p><p> </p><p>Just an idea! Hang in there - It seems that the more options a kid has, the more bored they get.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 173092, member: 5096"] It does get very wearing. Your daughter is so normal in some of these things. While I was reading about the color of clothing I couldn't help but think, yep, she is becoming aware of her individuality. She has changed from pink to black and is uncomfortable what others may think even though it is her true self. "Others are teasing me" probably means "will others tease me?" Do people expect me to stay the same? I am changing, how will others accept my choices? People know me as a kid, how will they accept me as a teenager? I want to like black and gray - I am not a bad person to drop pink as my favorite color, but ....... This is such a hard age - too old for kid activities but too young for teenage activities. She is looking for something new to do - All young teens would love for someone to "fix" them, make sure they come out right. We know that is not possible, to really be right, they have to build their own self. They are just nervous about the choices they make even those that really don't matter like what is your favorite color? I think she is looking for something new to do, something to verify that she is older and can do more. Would she be interesting in planning a week of meals? Give her some cookbooks or a list of common foods you eat and ask her to plan this week's meals. She can then check the kitchen to see what will be needed from the grocery store. Have her shop on her own (you can be there at the end to pay) You need to approve the list and she needs to stick to it. When I was that age, I would often ride bike 3 miles to get a few items for mom - she sent the money with or a blank check. Just an idea! Hang in there - It seems that the more options a kid has, the more bored they get. [/QUOTE]
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