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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why aren’t you directly asking your daughter? That is what I would do. “Hey, I’m worried about Larla. Have you noticed X? Do you think she might be Y?” And then I would listen. I’m pretty sure my 14 year old would be honest with me. And then I would weigh in with my concerns about my daughter and also ask her what she thought about telling someone else (like a parent or counselor). My kid would likely be a fairly reasonable judge of whether the parents would be helpful or even more destructive. [/quote]
I’m wouldn’t ask about a specific girl — that’s horrible if she’s wrong and could backfire w DD. But I’d certainly ask generally. “Often around your age girls can struggle with eating disorders. These are the behaviors to look out for. Have you noticed this? I want you and your friends to eat healthfully for your bodies and I’m here for you and any of your friends who might be struggling.”[/quote]

If I was on the wrong track, my kid would tell me. I think it is bizarre not to specifically talk about the person you are concerned about. Because if there is a problem, you can talk about what the best way to help might be. But I can’t imagine how this would backfire with my particular kid. If I was totally wrong, she might roll her eyes at me. But I can live with that.[/quote]

If you were close with your dd and there was a problem with this girl, why wouldn't she come to you?!?!

I see so much gossip with girl moms and their dd's. It's a problem. Talk about enmeshment. [/quote]

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