Question from a parent, “My daughter loves Beyoncé. Should I allow her to watch Lemonade? ”
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Category: parents
If It Isn’t Love
Think about how you feel when you hear teenagers say they are in love. Uh-oh, did you just roll your eyes? Yep, I think that was an eye-roll.
Tip Three: Focus on Your Daughter’s Response, Not On Changing the Bully’s Behavior
“Are you saying I’m supposed to do NOTHING about this girl that makes my daughter cry!?”
First Tip: Decide if the Assessment is True
Has your daughter ever said (through sighs and tears) that another girl ruined her day? If your daughter is anything like the ones I’ve worked with over the years, the reason for the ruination could be:
“She didn’t talk to me because I’m not pretty enough and she said I don’t look like the other girls.”
“I couldn’t sit with them because she told them I have an awkward shape.”
“She told the team that if I make it, it’s only because the coach feels sorry for me.”
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