Ok well it started last night I was in bed when I herd my 12 year old daughter cry. I ran to her room. She said she made a stroy on the computer. But when she said she was going to work on it some more. SHe saw it was half way deleted. What I mean is she was on chapter 12 but she said it was down to chapter 5. She started to cry some more. I told her to go to bed. The next morning I fond her on the couch all mopey. She wouldn't even talk to me. Once she did she said I wish I wasent being pounished. For what I asked her. I dont know, she replied. So know I'm here looking at my mopey little girl. PLEASE what can I do to make her fill better???? I mean I looked at the story she made well hafe of it and it was wonderful! I cant bering the story back but can I bring her smile back??????????
2006-08-06 18:34:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Why does she feel she is being punished and where did her story go to? She is sad probably because she worked hard on a story and chapters 6-12 are now gone!!! Teach her how to set up a folder in Microsoft Word (if you have that) or another application where she can store her work and open it later. So it will not easily be deleted.
Please sit down and talk openly with her. She will respond. I love the communication I have with my daughter. I make sure I am always open to talking about anything with her. In an age appropriate way. Good Luck!
2006-08-06 18:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by yowhatsup2day 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just because it was deleted, doesn't mean the data still isn't there. Go to a computer tech support forum, you can find them online by using google.com.
Ask these people about data recovery. I know there are programs to use for free that may help your daughter recover her lost story.
If this isn't an option, then set down with her and help her rewrite the story better.
Just let her know she isn't being punished. I've had my stories eaten more than once, it happens. Just teach her how to back things up either via a floppy or if you have a CD burner...teacher her to burn a data CD. That way she'll always have a backup.
2006-08-06 18:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by Voice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:(
That is so sad... Are you sure it can't be recovered? Did you check the recycle bin and everything? Is she sure it didn't get saved as a second document somewhere else on the computer? Did she do a search?
Well, I would say shopping spree would cheer her up if you can afford it. Perhaps some new clothes... or go shopping at a book store and then go out for coffee at Starbucks.
I hope she feels better. :(
T.
2006-08-06 18:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Theophania 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this the only time she's acted depressed? Always keep the lines of communication open so she doesn't withdraw from people especially around puberty. Wouldn't hurt to have her see a counselor now as a backup in case this behavior happens again in the future.
2006-08-06 18:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by AB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, best thing you could do is help. take the time to grap a pen and paper (yes paper!) and ask her to go over the main points of what she wrote down. Then go back over the points and ask for more details. Eventually she will have a skeleton of what she originally put together. Once she has that back, she will have a sence of accomplishment, and will have had an opportunity to grow closer with you.
many people like to distract, like go to the park, disneyland, etc and take their mind off it, and you can try that, but it sounds like you have a determined little girl! good luck
2006-08-06 18:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by xrionx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her everythings going to be ok .. take her to go get her nails and hair done ... or go shopping .. everything a 12 year old likes ...
well whene i was twelve i had a puppy i really loved and it go killed i moped and cryed all day for like a week or so mom did me a surprise party for me ... she had all my friends come over and we have a pool so it was like a pool party ... but anyways get all her family over and a couple of good friends that will make her feel better ... and tell her shes got to move on with her life ... life isnt always going to be perfect .. spend some time with her .. she will thank you soon for your help and love ... just wait !
ALWAYS -- ALLYE
2006-08-06 18:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by Allye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to be critical, but who wrote this, the mom or the 12 year old. Spell check is a very handy tool on the computer. Until then, its very hard the figure out what you're asking.
2006-08-06 18:40:14 · answer #7 · answered by irish_yankee51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her repair what was lost. Give her time 12 is a mopey age.
2006-08-06 18:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Justic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her rewrite the story.Maybe she could tell you what to write or help her make note cards for highlights she could follow.Just let her know you are there for her and will stand by her side.
2006-08-06 18:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her in any ways but the following: no typing for you and no grammar or English lessons from you!
2006-08-06 18:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by flyingbumblebee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋