What kind of behaviour might I expect from my daughter when she turns 12, 13, 14, etc.?

Question

RIght now, she's seven and really fun to be around most of the time. I just keep hearing "warnings" about moodiness, etc. Those who know, can you help me?

Answer 1

Be a good parent, build her self-esteem and strengthen in her the image of womanhood as a beautiful thing, this is done by also you being a gentlemen towards your wife or other females. Do not make fun of any of her crushes, regardless of how silly they may seem to you at the time. She will be very vulnerable at that age. Be sure to be honest and open to her. Allow her to ask questions and allow her to have secrets too. There are some nice books out there for parenting during the teen years. Remember now she is your little girl, but soon she will be an independent woman. How can you make sure that she will be happy and strong? What can you give her now that will give her the strength to decide against bad relationships? How can you show her what the right things are, in woman, in man? See?

Answer 2

If She Doesn't Already, She'll Think She's Grown,She'll Start Wanting To Spend Time Away From Mom And Dad,With Friends,She's Gonna Want To Date The Lil Boys ,And In Modern Society She'll Be In Danger Of Being Introduced To Drugs And Alcohol.All Of Which It Is Ur Responsibility To Keep Her Safe From....Keep Her Close, Real Close, The Vermin That Will Try To Entrap Ur Lil Angel R Everywhere(Kinda Scary Isn't It)...I Wish U Both The Best, Just Be Aware Of The Type Of Predators U R Up Against, GOOD LUCK....

Answer 3

You should expect her to be sort of self conscious (depending on her attitude towards herself now she might not be) And she may be worried about things like does she have enough friends, do people really like her, or if she is pretty or popular enough, maybe some stuff about boys too but not necessarily. Teenagers also want to be more self-reliant so she may not want to be around you as much and spend more time with her friends (but she'll love you any way) and when girls are that age and a little older they get upset easily but calm down pretty much after like about a few hours, or minutes or days, just kidding that won't happen unless it's major. but you should still be able to be together and have a good time every once-in-a while.

At least that was what it was like when I was 12,13,14. I'm not guaranteeing that she will act that way because each person is different. Good luck keeping your relationship with her strong!

Answer 4

Mark, she will get moody. When it comes, you will know. My daughter cries at small injustices, or because her feet grew out of those great brown shoes. People are telling you about the bad stuff because they miss their seven year old daughters!!! One day, you will too, you'll just be more polite. My advice is that you should try to be as stable and consistent as you can be. She needs to know when she freaks out or has an emotional waterfall, 'Daddy's gonna be there like always and he will understand, and he will make me feel better.' Also, if you don't have strong feelings about an issue, don't hesitate to let her have her way. This lets her know that when you pick your battles, you really know what's best. Enjoy it, girlhood is brief, and then it's never coming back. Hopefully if you both do your part, you will always have a little girl who comes to you for comfort and advice!

Answer 5

Its so hard to say, I know that how i was when i was 13 was alot different to how my sister is now. I am now 18, and when i was in that age group i was still completly innocent and wasnt thinking about boys, makeup, fashion etc. My sister is now that age and my mum is having a horrible time with her, she is rude, very moody and growing up way too fast. I think it depends very much on friends that the child hangs round with. Being 7, u can really push her to hang around with the right people. Look at how your childs friends parents are and u can usually determine if they are going to be "wild" teenagers. Educate her as much as you can about drugs and alcohol, i have never touched drugs, and that is because i know the dangers too well about them.

Answer 6

You'll need alot of prayers and patience. All of sudden...she knows MORE about every and any thing than you do. she will test you to see how far can she push you and get away with it. she will start to look like that weird little girl down the street as she tries to fit in with the crowd at school,(make up of course after she gets to school then clean it off before she gets home) a smart atitude towards your answers of NO. she will think your so old fashioned in your decisions for her life and choices.BUT... you hang tough and don't give in to keep her from throwing a temper tantrim and if she does GROUND HER from visits,phone,friends, going to the mall. It may sound hard to do but you maybe saving your little angels life,reputation and inocences. Stop and think...what did your own mother do with you? USE TUFF LOVE and she'll love you for it later although she'll be mad for awhile and maybe even try to sneak around. Just watch her friends and where they go and how they act then decide if you want her to act like them.

Answer 7

Well,she might be prone to mood swings since she'll be starting her period anywhere from age 11-17..but most girls get them around age 11 or 12.Also,she might start to treat you differrently when her friends are around and she's more likely to want be seen out with her friends than to be seen with you..this occurs from ages 13 onward..when she becomes a teenager,her dependence on you for everything will decrease slightly,but you should always be supportive and try not to be too nosey.As she gets older,her confidence and independence will go sky high..trust me on all this,I'm a teenager myself.

Answer 8

It all depends on the child! If you raise her to be happy, and open with you and the 2 of you have a good relationship, it should not change that much. Don't let yourself get trapped into believing stereotypical stuff about being a teen. Try not to put pressures on her about that crap or she will believe it is supposed to happen to her and it will.

Answer 9

depends.
if shes kool she will be BAD in ur eyes
she will talk back to u
drink
smoke
BAD
idk if it passes
if shes a loser
then shes PERFECT in ur eyes
but she will become lonely and pretend like everythin is ok wen really shes fuckd up inside.

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Answer 10

Just be ready to be the dumbest person in her life! I tell you no lies. You will know nothing, you will be the most retarded person she ever set her eyes on! Until she wants money!