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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So sad.  The girl is obviously acting out terribly because of watching her mom go through one of the most awful ways to die.  AND she is likely very JEALOUS of your daughter with healthy parents.

My heart breaks for her and her family.  But, I get that you are at your last straw.

The poor girl needs therapy to help with this.  It's not uncommon for kids that age to turn to bad behavior, substance abuse, etc. when handling something like this.[/quote]

The girl needs help. The kind and compassionate thing to do for BOTH your daughter and the other girl is to let her healthy parent know what's going on. Acting out could be a cry for help or a plea for attention, better to know sooner than later in case it turns more self destructive.

(This is assuming that they are not on imminent death watch. If the dad is likely to pass within the next week, hold back, but otherwise it could be a long hard road for the family, months or possibly years. Alerting her parents that she needs an outlet could help, especially since many people are likely walking on eggshells around them. Alternatively if the girls are in school together you can talk to the guidance counselor. If it's a good one they could potentially help the girls navigate this.)[/quote]

No. You do not give unsolicited parenting advice to a mom whose husband is dying.

Of course the girl is crying out/lashing out. Honestly some of you are so lucky. Ignorance is truly bliss. [/quote]

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