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[quote=Anonymous]Not trying to be critical of your feelings, but to add another perspective: I don’t see this as a big deal. At all. No is no, & (presumably) this isn’t the first time she has been disappointed and it certainly won’t be the last. She is 15 and is allowed her feelings, but she will get over it. It is no different than saying no to a party (even if her friends are allowed to go), a body piercing (even if her friend is allowed), a crazy expensive homecoming dress (even if her friend is allowed), letting a boy sleep over (even if her friend’s parents allow) and so on. Just like when they were younger kids and had different rules about screens, sweets or whatever. Nearly every teen gets a “no” on certain things and is very disappointed. This is a normal part of being a teen. They get over it. Like you, I’m often up for some discussion/negotiation/compromise- but sometimes it just isn’t possible, and a no is a no. Continuing to discuss it just creates drama. [/quote]
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