Still crying at age 11?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Puberty causes PMS like emotions. It is also frustrating to be the rule follower when you have a younger sibling who tends to get away with a lot.

Just about to write this.

It's the hormones OP. They are in major flux right now. Sometimes they will rear their ugly heads; sometimes all the well in the universe.

My 11 yr old started to (irrationally) cry (full on tears, voice stammering) about something really trivial. Just bear with your kid OP. Surely, you remember back to the days when you were a tween.

[Anonymous]

I would cry too. Totally unfair. Does your DS have to do housework or is that female work?

[Anonymous]

I cried a lot as a kid, and now as an adult I see that I was depressed and lonely for much of my childhood. My parents probably had no idea. I still slip into depressions and am often in therapy. YMMV.

[Anonymous]

My 11 year old cries all the time. It's a normal way to express sadness, frustration, and anger.

It's not the crying, though, but her statements about feeling sad and hopeless that led us to get her into therapy for depression and anxiety. By itself, the crying would not have triggered our concern.

I really worry about people who think there is an age level at which crying should stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would cry too. Totally unfair. Does your DS have to do housework or is that female work?

Oh for the love of God.....

[Anonymous]

She did as she was asked, and is doing chores. Younger brother challenges the rules and is rewarded with more playtime. You are encouraging resentment and rebellion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She did as she was asked, and is doing chores. Younger brother challenges the rules and is rewarded with more playtime. You are encouraging resentment and rebellion.

+1

[Anonymous]

It’s fine.

I’m 38 and cry. She’s sensitive. As long as she’s not using it as a manipulative tool, let her cry and give her some comfort.