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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are all on the phone a lot. All drama, all the time.

No phone during homework, other than that don't punish her for being normal.  Monitor though.[/quote]

This. Also, can you take her out to eat or for ice cream and just chit chat? She may be more inclined to talk when you both are sitting down face to face for a while. Then when she tells you about Susie and Michelle always follow up at least every week then then a few times a day. Keep it light. "So, what did crazy Susie do this week?"

Always try to ask questions that do not result in a yes or no. This is a perfect time to chat during dinner when no phones are allowed. Ask her who she sat with at lunch today, or on the bus. "Oh you sat with Jennifer.  What is Jennifer up to these days?"

If you want a relationship with your daughter you will have to keep asking questions and just listen. Give her hugs tell her you are proud of her for being a great daughter and making great decisions. If you do this it is more likely that she will continue to share with you.

Oh, i told my dad that he wouldn't understand my girl things too. His response for the weekends at his house was this "I may not understand all of it but why don't you give me a try. I helped your mother , (or aunt or family friend depending on situation) through some girl things too. We would always Chat about them."  Then use an example.

Monitor text every now and then, set rules on what not to do. Do not send pictures or write things that you wouldn't share with parents, police, principal, or a preacher.

Good luck! [/quote]

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