Adolescence: Some Days It’s Just No Fun
June 17, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Relationships
My youngest recently turned 11. Up to this point, she has been the easiest of my kids. Easy-going, even-tempered, open-minded, up for anything. Up to this point.
These days she’s grumpy. Mean. Closed off to everything. Right now we are in the midst of a sleepover with my niece, the lovely Ashlee, and Sarah is pouting in her room.
I’m not sure what the problem is. It’s either…….no, really I have no idea. We went to the creek, we went to the pool, the girls decorated new notebooks, the fun just keeps on coming, but she’s more interested in a good pout.
As soon as I’m done with my work, Ashlee and I are getting out the bubbles. Hopefully that will help her mood. Bubbles are good for curing pretty much anything that ails you.
I would not go through adolescence again for anything. I’m very happy to be in the midst of middle age, believe it or not. I need to remember that my hormonal issues are nothing compared to those that she faces. A changing body. A changing complexion. Mixed up emotions. I need to take a step back and let the kid pout. She’s not hurting anyone and a little alone time will help her to regain control. She could use some guidance, but I can’t control her emotions. Only s
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My daughter is 11 also. So far pretty happy but confused with all the emotions flooding her senses. Her sister is 9 and a total prima donna. I shudder to think of the egg shell I will have to walk on when she reaches the age of wonderment and body morphing. Hugs sister friend, we just have to love them and give them all the understanding we can muster. Nope I wouldn’t go back there for anything, too hard!
I think she might be tired from all the sun today. When my youngest is really tired anything will set him off and he gets all pouty. Letting her just go off to her room and have a good old fashioned–feel sorry for herself is probably alls she needs to regroup. Your daughter is a wonderful kid so full of life! I agree with you about not going back to that age again. Yikes!