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bpjones April 21, 2009

What can I do about my granddaughter who lived with me but this year has gone with dad. She is now failing .

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she was a honor student when she lived with me. He says she shows him no respect and all she thinks about is her friends.
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healthy11
healthy11 April 21, 2009
How old is your granddaughter? (I'm guessing a teen?) Is her father your son, or son-in-law? Do you feel she moved back to him because she wanted more "freedom" and you were too strict? Did her father know that was her motivation? It sounds like he may not be around as much to supervise, and she's taken advantage of it. Is she living close enough to keep in touch with her old friends, or has she found a new group of friends who are not the best influences? She may feel like she doesn't "fit in" with regular girls if she hasn't got her mom or another positive female role model in her life. If living with you again isn't an option, I strongly urge her dad to seek professional assistance, such as a family counselor, to try and re-establish positive communication and respect in their relationship...
tjlove
GreatSchools Staff tjlove April 21, 2009
I don't know if it's possible, but could she come back and live with you?

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