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[quote=Anonymous]Is this the same OP from the 'unconditional parenting' thread?

Even though your daughter came from a preschool with a different philosophy, your daughter at her age should be able to follow directions like standing line or moving to a center. she might question it as it is different or ask why or pout but to out and out refuse to do it sound more like a child who is used to getting what she wants.

I think the principal's office might be a bit extreme is this was an isolated event but it sounds like overall your daughter is not following direction. This is distracting to the other kids and also takes teacher time away from other kids and learning activities. It may be that your daughter's refusal to move was just one more incident in a list of similar incidents and the teacher decided it was time for her to talk to the principal to understand why it was important to do as she is asked. I also doubt the principal yelled at her.

I don't think that she is being teased - kids are responding to her behavior and she is sensitive to that.

I think you need to approach this as working with the school to help your daughter adjust rather than taking the "my daughter is a victim and everyone is out to get her' approach that you describe here. You are very defensive and that will carry over into your conversations and with school making it difficult for the teacher and principal to work in partnership with you.

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