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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why 7:30? is she anxious/or has OCD?[/quote]
The school doors open at 7:35 and it’s a five minute drive. She doesn’t want to be early to wait around, but doesn’t want to be late, either (doors are promptly locked at 7:45.) I don’t think it’s anxiety, I think she’s embarrassed for whatever reason if she has to stand outside the doors and wait.  [/quote]

I wouldn’t coddle her and drive her so she doesn’t have to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. In fact I would purposely drive her early some days because she SHOULD realize that being dropped off at the perfect time is unrealistic AND she can survive uncomfortable situations. Coddling her so she doesn’t feel discomfort will not help her in the future. [/quote]

This response sounds really mean and kinda MAGA.[/quote]

MAGA?? I am far from it. Nope, just a parent of a kid who has been in therapy for years for anxiety. Rushing to do her preferred exacting desire will actually make the anxiety WORSE. Not better. Helping your child realize that they can survive small discomforts while in the safe cocoon of your loving home will help them improve. Following all their anxious directions is one way to have a kid become failure to launch. The real world isn’t set up for everyone’s needs to be met at all times. [/quote]

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