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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 142847" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>I wouldn't threaten the friend's family since you feel this is a safe place for her to be. The odds are they thought she had permission. You might ask them to check with you if she goes over there again to make sure this is okay.</p><p> </p><p>As much as it goes against what you believe parenting is all about, this could be a win situation for you. It will make your daughter a little more secure in asking you permission another day and lets her know you're not a complete idiot -- you did find her.</p><p> </p><p>When she gets home, try to have a calm discussion about the fact she needs to let you know how to reach her if for no other reason that emergencies happen and it is simple courtesy to let others know where you are.</p><p> </p><p>Sadly for you, your daughter is at an age where she thinks she can make her own decisions. Of course she can't but we're talking her mind, not reality. So, if you let her make the decisions that are truly no harm, you have a better chance of getting her listen when it is a big issue.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck! Personally, I think the teen years bite -- both for the parents and the child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 142847, member: 3626"] I wouldn't threaten the friend's family since you feel this is a safe place for her to be. The odds are they thought she had permission. You might ask them to check with you if she goes over there again to make sure this is okay. As much as it goes against what you believe parenting is all about, this could be a win situation for you. It will make your daughter a little more secure in asking you permission another day and lets her know you're not a complete idiot -- you did find her. When she gets home, try to have a calm discussion about the fact she needs to let you know how to reach her if for no other reason that emergencies happen and it is simple courtesy to let others know where you are. Sadly for you, your daughter is at an age where she thinks she can make her own decisions. Of course she can't but we're talking her mind, not reality. So, if you let her make the decisions that are truly no harm, you have a better chance of getting her listen when it is a big issue. Good luck! Personally, I think the teen years bite -- both for the parents and the child. [/QUOTE]
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