GalOnTheCusp
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Seventh Grade Girls Are Horrid
4th and 5th grade were awesome. In seventh grade, I was enrolled in a new private school and didn't click with anyone. I just kept to myself and focused on my homework.
In seventh grade I was between two friend groups. It was hard and I was the most awkward/awful looking I would be in my life... not a fun time.
Aw, what happened?
Just wait until she starts high school... I remember my first day of 9th grade when I made the transition from private to public school. I had on a cute outfit, brand spanking new, fresh hair do. Was definitely feeling myself... until I realized everyone kept snickering and staring at my feet. It wasn't until the end of the day someone was kind enough to let me know that everyone was talking about my walmart brand shoes lol I've had a Nike Air force 1 collection ever since :]
But yea kids can be really mean. Things will get easier as she gets older though, good luck with your baby girl.
Just wait until she starts high school... I remember my first day of 9th grade when I made the transition from private to public school. I had on a cute outfit, brand spanking new, fresh hair do. Was definitely feeling myself... until I realized everyone kept snickering and staring at my feet. It wasn't until the end of the day someone was kind enough to let me know that everyone was talking about my walmart brand shoes lol I've had a Nike Air force 1 collection ever since :]
But yea kids can be really mean. Things will get easier as she gets older though, good luck with your baby girl.
Middle school were the most terrible years of my life. I was going through puberty, I damn near killed myself trying to fit in, I was insecure...it was a mess. @femme girl, I made my parents buy me Nike Air Max everything just so I could fit in...still got the shoes and I hardly wore them after middle school was over. I wear them now because they're pretty comfortable and cute, but peer pressure is a beast.
Tell your daughter to stay true to herself. That's only one part of her life and it'll be over before she knows it. And let's be real, the girls that are little treetrunkers now, will go through the most hell in high school. It's a whole different ball game. Just try to be there for her as much as possible. She's going to need it 🙂
Tell your daughter to stay true to herself. That's only one part of her life and it'll be over before she knows it. And let's be real, the girls that are little treetrunkers now, will go through the most hell in high school. It's a whole different ball game. Just try to be there for her as much as possible. She's going to need it 🙂
Chelsey, I feel you on that peer pressure thing. Looking back now, I should've flipped the bird and kept rocking my off brand shoes lol But maybe we had to go through that so we can have that back bone as an adult. I wish somebody would try me about my shoes now 😉
Posted by HouseCleaningI swear I've never seen you have a normal conversation... like ever.
You ladies are so sweet. You get it.
Ugh. She and a 'friend' - who I can't stand - have gotten into an argument over something silly. Suddenly the whole grade is taking sides and it is interfering with every aspect of her life. It has taken on a life of it's own. Just proving how ridiculous all of this is.
Add to it the puberty factor; who is screaming, who is crying, doors slamming, and then acting like everything is fine.
I keep telling her to be herself, apologize when she's wrong, and DO NOT TALK ABOUT PEOPLE. Big lesson.
Ugh. She and a 'friend' - who I can't stand - have gotten into an argument over something silly. Suddenly the whole grade is taking sides and it is interfering with every aspect of her life. It has taken on a life of it's own. Just proving how ridiculous all of this is.
Add to it the puberty factor; who is screaming, who is crying, doors slamming, and then acting like everything is fine.
I keep telling her to be herself, apologize when she's wrong, and DO NOT TALK ABOUT PEOPLE. Big lesson.
Posted by GalOnTheCuspIt's your house... why don't you kick them out?
They absolutely fucking suck.
I think any girls that have survived seventh grade unscathed deserve a medal and should write a book how it happened.
As long as they weren't the Regina George of the school.
Had to vent. Super stressful time in my house with my daughter and her group of friends. I actually had to get away for an overnight because it just permeates my house right now, 24/7.
Or are you this girl's father?
Never mind... "gal" on the cusp.
Just caught that.
But still... ?
Just caught that.
But still... ?
Posted by femmeRight?
Chelsey, I feel you on that peer pressure thing. Looking back now, I should've flipped the bird and kept rocking my off brand shoes lol But maybe we had to go through that so we can have that back bone as an adult. I wish somebody would try me about my shoes now 😉
I wear what I want ... idgaf 😄
Posted by MontgomeryThey're not ACTUALLY here... I'm talking about the mood swings that come from this happening.Posted by GalOnTheCuspIt's your house... why don't you kick them out?
They absolutely fucking suck.
I think any girls that have survived seventh grade unscathed deserve a medal and should write a book how it happened.
As long as they weren't the Regina George of the school.
Had to vent. Super stressful time in my house with my daughter and her group of friends. I actually had to get away for an overnight because it just permeates my house right now, 24/7.
Or are you this girl's father?
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I want to punch this chickadee in the face.
Posted by GalOnTheCuspDang, it sounds like you've given her the best advice possible. Unless things reach bullying level, there's not much you can do except ride this one out.
You ladies are so sweet. You get it.
Ugh. She and a 'friend' - who I can't stand - have gotten into an argument over something silly. Suddenly the whole grade is taking sides and it is interfering with every aspect of her life. It has taken on a life of it's own. Just proving how ridiculous all of this is.
Add to it the puberty factor; who is screaming, who is crying, doors slamming, and then acting like everything is fine.
I keep telling her to be herself, apologize when she's wrong, and DO NOT TALK ABOUT PEOPLE. Big lesson.
Posted by MontgomeryLol, for real.Posted by femmeRight?
Chelsey, I feel you on that peer pressure thing. Looking back now, I should've flipped the bird and kept rocking my off brand shoes lol But maybe we had to go through that so we can have that back bone as an adult. I wish somebody would try me about my shoes now 😉
I wear what I want ... idgaf 😄
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Posted by GalOnTheCuspWhoa.Posted by MontgomeryThey're not ACTUALLY here... I'm talking about the mood swings that come from this happening.Posted by GalOnTheCuspIt's your house... why don't you kick them out?
They absolutely fucking suck.
I think any girls that have survived seventh grade unscathed deserve a medal and should write a book how it happened.
As long as they weren't the Regina George of the school.
Had to vent. Super stressful time in my house with my daughter and her group of friends. I actually had to get away for an overnight because it just permeates my house right now, 24/7.
Or are you this girl's father?
I want to punch this chickadee in the face.click to expand
Put her to work, and shut that shit DOWN.
Make something up ... painting the bedroom, raking the yard.
Anything.
It will redirect her thoughts and give her something to do
besides focus on herself... and hopefully allow you to gain
some peace and control in your home.
Dramatics, I understand.
Evacuation, due to a CHILD.... that isn't right.
She needs to learn to channel that crap now, more productively.
I feel for you... you've got to act, not react, though.
Easier said than done, I know... best of luck to you.
Posted by IllaLupusKids are mean.
I never finished my education in the school setting, just took the do it yourself ged route after 8th grade.
My bad school experiences started in 5th, escalated in 6th, to the point when it came to 7th grade I went to a school for a few days and couldn't take it. The girls are horrid, girls usually are horrid but... all those hormones and judgmental mind sets can leave people shaking their heads.
I somehow ended up in 8th at a charter school, the girls there just as bad for me.
Much more so outwardly, than adults... who can also be pretty surly.
😛
@Montgomery - Thanks for your advice. I wasn't actually driven out of my house by my child - it will be a cold day in hell before THAT ever happens - just being a Pisces I think I absorb so much of the emotion of my family members. A few times a year I need a recharge, by myself, visiting a friend or whatever, and this was the weekend that was planned and I really, really needed it.
@Arielle83 funny enough this is what gets her in trouble. She's a Gem and she feels girls out before she commits to the whole "you're my bestie" thing, and then sometimes she's not very tactful when she decides a certain girl isn't someone she doesn't want to be friends with.
She's having a much better time than I ever did in middle school, so there's that, at least.
@Arielle83 funny enough this is what gets her in trouble. She's a Gem and she feels girls out before she commits to the whole "you're my bestie" thing, and then sometimes she's not very tactful when she decides a certain girl isn't someone she doesn't want to be friends with.
She's having a much better time than I ever did in middle school, so there's that, at least.
@exxtasyx I hope things are better for you now honey.
There was an interesting article I read that said that children who are very popular in middle school have a hard time in high school and college. I don't remember why but either way I hope that's all behind you now.
Anxiety is hard to deal with, too.
There was an interesting article I read that said that children who are very popular in middle school have a hard time in high school and college. I don't remember why but either way I hope that's all behind you now.
Anxiety is hard to deal with, too.
Posted by GalOnTheCuspThat, I totally understand.
@Montgomery - Thanks for your advice. I wasn't actually driven out of my house by my child - it will be a cold day in hell before THAT ever happens - just being a Pisces I think I absorb so much of the emotion of my family members. A few times a year I need a recharge, by myself, visiting a friend or whatever, and this was the weekend that was planned and I really, really needed it.
@Arielle83 funny enough this is what gets her in trouble. She's a Gem and she feels girls out before she commits to the whole "you're my bestie" thing, and then sometimes she's not very tactful when she decides a certain girl isn't someone she doesn't want to be friends with.
She's having a much better time than I ever did in middle school, so there's that, at least.
Input overload.
@Montgomery - not at all, and I like the idea of the physical busywork to take their minds off things. I'm going to use that more in the future instead of just nurturing the feelings she's having.
Posted by GalOnTheCuspOh yeah. Junior high age girls are viscious!
They absolutely fucking suck.
I think any girls that have survived seventh grade unscathed deserve a medal and should write a book how it happened.
As long as they weren't the Regina George of the school.
Had to vent. Super stressful time in my house with my daughter and her group of friends. I actually had to get away for an overnight because it just permeates my house right now, 24/7.
My mom used to say, "kill em with kindness" because when you're kind and they're mean, they will be the ones who look stupid.
I told my kiddos not to ever let them know they got to you because if they know, they'll keep doing it and won't ever stop. If they think you're not bothered by it, then it won't be any fun to them and they'll eventually stop.
Interestingly though, these kids are best friends one day, enemies the next, then best friends again the next. So just let them work out their own problems.
I remember when my daughter had a hard time. I just told her to wait and see that there are people who peak in jr high and/or high school and they'll never be able to get past who they were then. And then there are people who peak in adulthood and that's when it's the best time to peak. She's 23 now, she gets it. Those "big girls on campus" in 7th grade, ended up as nothing, still in the same small town, still acting like junior high age girls and getting laughed at by everyone else in town.
Posted by GalOnTheCuspYes, I agree. I wrote my post before I read yours. It's a similar sentiment.
@exxtasyx I hope things are better for you now honey.
There was an interesting article I read that said that children who are very popular in middle school have a hard time in high school and college. I don't remember why but either way I hope that's all behind you now.
Anxiety is hard to deal with, too.
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I think any girls that have survived seventh grade unscathed deserve a medal and should write a book how it happened.
As long as they weren't the Regina George of the school.
Had to vent. Super stressful time in my house with my daughter and her group of friends. I actually had to get away for an overnight because it just permeates my house right now, 24/7.