Posted by mair on August 15, 2004, at 21:17:34
In reply to Re: My daughters life.........., posted by woolav on August 15, 2004, at 8:24:37
That's great news. My daughter is 16 so I have some experience here. The transition from 8th to 9th grade is pretty big particularly if you're starting a new school - so it may seem rough for a bit.
I'd take a wait and see attitude on whether you should steer her to a T. Teenage girls do wax very hot and cold and to be unhappy when you're a teenager doesn't necessarily mean you're depressed. Given my own history of depression, I'm pretty vigilant about keeping on the lookout for warning signs with both my children. But as much as I don't want my kids to end up like me, I'm also aware that I look to therapy for assistance far more hastily than the general population, and I don't necessarily want to assume that what I need is what they will need.
I'd see how things seem to be doing in the new school and whether she's making friends. Is she into sports at all or some other all-encompassing activity like theater? It's a great way for new kids to work themselves into the swing.
Good luck
Mair
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