Anonymous wrote:Take a breath. I agree this is very serious. But- I would take some time to cool off before doing anything. She doesn't have her phone, no outside activities, but otherwise, take your time.
I agree this isn't great, but it can be hard to read tone. Have you gone through her other texts? Have you seen the texts she sent this girl- what specifically did she do to pressure the girl?
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This is serious, but take a breath. Get your daughter’s perspective. What prompted her to do this, how extensive was the behavior, and what did your DD hope to personally gain? I would limit and monitor her social life until you feel you have a handle on the situation. Once you know what your DD was thinking, you’ll have a better idea how to proceed.
Not every episode of bad behavior requires a therapist, and it certainly doesn’t mean you should set fire to her entire existence as a PP suggested. If this is uncharacteristic of your DD, I would be especially interested in the motivation.