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[quote=Anonymous]I caught myself thinking today that my DD who is tiny physically (checked her bones and she is about 2 years behind her age), looks like she is 8 instead of 10 , is "going to " middle school next year .

It is not about my actual worry about her going to middle school, it is that I think she is not prepared. I have failed to prepare her for middle school. She has never played sports (had concussions before so I was always scared to sign her up). She did swimming and ballet. She gets headaches if overheated so can't be active for too long.

She will be thought of and is immature for her age (plays with dolls, makes paper dolls, watches cartoons (and not tv shows). It is my preference that she does not grow up too fast as many girls now do. So I am over protective of her childhood (she still climbs trees every day in the backyard and pretends there is lava/catastrophes).

I allowed her to be herself (she loved to wear dresses and tights, and I know many girls of her age live in leggings and sweatshirts).

While academically ok, behavior wise she is basically like a little girl -  and I am worried she will be laughed at .

Please share your experience and what did you do right ? If you have a confident mature middle schooler - please share your parenting style and wisdom? [/quote]

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