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13yr old daughter humiliated at graduation, need help/advice

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krookzx2	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 09:41 AM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 2,053 Joined: 20-June 05	My 13yr old daughter graduated from the 8th grade today- I wasn't able to be there because of work- unknown to any of us she received 4 awards and her diploma -half way across the stage her skirt fell down around her ankles!!!!! the world stood still!!! She already suffers from depression and is very withdrawn from peers. What do I say??? What do I do ????? I can't make it go away-especially when your 13.... someone please help !!!! Proud mom to hurting child

amymom	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 09:46 AM
The kids!! Group: Members Posts: 5,710 Member No.: 1,308 Joined: 30-January 05	oh no! Hug her, tell her you love her. Share with her about something embarrassing that happened to you and how now it seems less tragic. BUT, especially emphatize with her with out putting her feelings down. Let her talk about it AND then talk about the good things. And reward her for the great awards etc. Oh gosh, I wish I had some real advice. But that is the best I can come up with. -------------------- Anne Marie Mom to Billy & Mary Beth Wife to Lee

amynicole21	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 09:51 AM
Mmmm. Ice cream! Group: Moderators Posts: 11,773 Member No.: 69 Joined: 31-March 03	Oh no! I'm sure she feels like her world has ended. Poor thing! I would encourage her to joke about it with her friends. It might be the farthest thing from what she WANTS to do, but it's hard for someone to make fun of you when you are already doing it to yourself. Tell her congrats on her graduation and awards. -------------------- The Administrators of the Parenting Club take violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the Moderators. Report a violation using the "report" button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

JAYMESMOM	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 09:52 AM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 1,082 Member No.: 1,669 Joined: 5-April 05	I would let her know that you understand how embarrsing it could be but that in the long run it will not matter and people will forget. Just reassure her that u understand and are there for her. Unfortunately somethings we can't earase and can just be supportive. -------------------- In loving memory of Great-Grandma Wright 3-26-06. Not pictured Great-Grandma Buckley RIP 11-20-05.

mom2tripp	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 09:53 AM
My little man Group: Members Posts: 1,309 Member No.: 1,846 Joined: 9-May 05	OMG---That's horrible. I guess the best that you can do in that situation is just tell her that you are there for her bc honestly I don't anything you say is going to make that embarrassment go away and tell her that over the summer kids forget and she can start brand new next year in high school. GEEZ I wish I had some better advice that's bad! Good luck to you --------------------

luvbug00	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 11:48 AM
awhat! Group: Members Posts: 10,756 Member No.: 1,984 Joined: 6-June 05	I'm soo sorry that happened to her. I'm sure your extremely proud of her for all her achivments! I'd have to agree that to joke about it is a way to relieve the embaressment. I'm very impressed that she had accopished so many things and glad that she was aknolaged for her efforts. -------------------- Mya 7-1-00

gr33n3y3z	Posted: Jun 20 2005, 01:30 PM
Doin Good :~ Group: Moderators Posts: 15,274 Member No.: 822 Joined: 13-October 04	I agree with Anne -------------------- Wife to Ed (Redchief) Mom to Rick,John,Erin and Kaitlin "Believe 100% in what you see believe 50% of what read and none of what you hear"

Cynda	Posted: Jul 2 2005, 06:01 AM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Member No.: 2,122 Joined: 2-July 05	I'd suggest a summer makeover, so that when she starts high school , the talk is all about her new look, not memories of the graduation. Maybe a new haircut , perm or hilights, and a great new outfit. If she has glasses, maybe spring for contacts. And of course, lots of praise and love from you : )

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