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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I am stretched thin and she flips out when I tell her no and starts going on and on how she never gets to do anything. [/quote]

OP, for a different perspective:  I'm a teacher.  I have plenty of time to talk my 12 year old shopping at Target and to  pick her up from her activities.   Does she appreciate it?  NO.  She flips out because I can't afford a lot of the things she wants to do or buy.  She wants me to get a real job that pays well.  Lovely.[/quote]

NP - yes 12 - 15/ 16 year olds are prone to flip out and feel that everything is unfair. And I agree that the last minute/night before school runs are frustrating. I think it's nice you take the time to bring her to dance solo. Sometimes being in the car together can be a great time to reconnect.

I agree with PPs that maybe you can set aside one night a week (and make that night not set in stone.  I.e. Tues OR Thurs) where you are available for her and her brothers. Go out to a fave restaurant. Be available to bring her to a friends, ect. They probably all need to see that you value them and are willing to set aside your work occasionally to meet their needs. [/quote]

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