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[quote=Anonymous]Not epic failure as a parent - epic failure as a kid. While this doesn't seem like a "big" deal, it is a disturbing pattern. And you mention running away. This kid clearly needs something. What were the other 2 suspensions for? What is her general personality like? Has it always been this way? Does she have any adults she can talk to/confide in? Your reaction needs to be tempered. Yes, she needs to know you are angry but that has to be clearly overshadowed by the fact that she needs to know you are worried. More anger and more punishment will keep pushing her away instead of giving her a way to open up. Back every bit of school punishment but look for something, anything that will break through to her. Don't focus on your feelings. It's not about you and she'll really resent you if you spin it that way. It's about her and you need to get to the bottom of it.[/quote]
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