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I was pretty depressed around that age. I spent a lot of time alone and was probably pretty moody. It didn't impact my grades at school, but I'm sure I wasn't pleasant to be around. Eventually I grew out of the depression; leaving high school helped.
If it is possible your daughter is depressed it might be worth asking about. No one ever asked me if I was depressed or tried to help me at all. I don't know if it would have helped, but I don't think it could have hurt.
I was pretty depressed around that age. I spent a lot of time alone and was probably pretty moody. It didn't impact my grades at school, but I'm sure I wasn't pleasant to be around. Eventually I grew out of the depression; leaving high school helped.
If it is possible your daughter is depressed it might be worth asking about. No one ever asked me if I was depressed or tried to help me at all. I don't know if it would have helped, but I don't think it could have hurt.
I also had some anxiety and depression, which no one in my family seemed to notice. I was pretty mouthy and moody as a teen. It would have been nice if my parents had noticed there was a deeper problem instead of just yelling and fighting and grounding me repeatedly. Even without the depression, yes, it is somewhat normal for teens to be moody.
I was pretty miserable adolescent/teen --- but my parents sure were contributers! they thought cuz I was "the kid" they knew more! but they didn't mentally move beyond their era,
just a plea to parents to be aware of current trends, etc
I think it's pretty normal. My daughter was extremely moody from the ages of 13 through 16. By the the time she turned 17 she started to mature and act like a rational human being again. Good luck.
My daughter will be 12 next month. While she is physically going through all the changes that come with puberty, she hasn't lost her mind yet. Every day I wake up wondering if today will be the day.
Thus far, we've had a pretty good relationship - she comes to me with questions and we have great open communication at this point. I'm hoping it continues. Just the other day after a conversation she said, "I'm really glad you are my friend," and I said, "Yes, we are friends, but first and foremost I'm your parent. I parent you now so that one day we CAN be really good friends." She took this in the spirit in which it was intended and gave me a hug before going off to play on her computer.
I know those days will come to an end in the next year or so, but treasure them now.
My daughter was born with an attitude. It wasn't always negative, and it wasn't always the same, but it was always there....attitude! We did ok but really got on much better once she moved out at 18.
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