Today My Daughter Broke My Heart…
Little J acted out because she’s desperately trying to walk the tightrope of acceptance. It’s obvious that she acted in a way that she probably thought would earn her some cred with the “alpha” kids. While not explicitly saying it that way, she did explain her behaviour to me and that is how I understood it.
It reminds me of my own childhood: fighting the fight within where you either stay true to yourself or sell out and feel that elusive sense of belonging.
Filed under: Anecdotes, Ponderings, Rants | Tagged: Acceptance, Bullying, Children, Friendship, Integrity, Kids | 2 Comments »
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