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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What I'm not hearing is, why? Why do tween/teen girls become so unpleasant? [/quote]

hormones[/quote]

I think it's more than hormones.  The expectations of middle school are increased; the social dynamics shift--rocking their confidence; they become more concerned about their bodies and appearance and boys; they have less adult supervision much of the time at this age so peers model poor behavior.  But mostly, I think the stress of "it all" pours out when they are safe at home.  To some degree we want to be that safe place and let them vent a bit, but you also have to set limits and enforce appropriate behavior.  [/quote]

That is basically what I was going to say as well.  They can feel more confident letting loose at home - but it's still okay to call them out on it.  They need to know it's not appropriate while at the same time saying you understand why they feel they way they do.

Never underestimate the power of being able to send her to another part of the house to cool down and come back when she can be civil.[/quote]

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