http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do My usually wonderful daughter has recently been acting out. I cought her trying to steal candy just before xmas, she lied to her teacher about her reading assignment, she's been whinny at home, and today dug her fingernails into the arms of 3 of her friends at lunch recess... her Dad and I have been divorced since she was 2, we both give her plenty of attention- we play a game everynight before bedtime. I am at a loss as to why-- of course her answer is a sad look and a shrug of her shoulders. Any suggestions?? the almost stealing act got her a letter of appology to Santa, the lying got her a parent/teacher/child meeting, and today she got recess taken away for tomorrow by her teacher, and I took recess away for all of next week as well. GreatSchools en-us coolhand_luke that must have been hard for the two of you. my daughter and i had almost the same experience. but because of an entirely different reason. she became difficult and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do?cpage=1#comment_368461 5100.368461 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:23:05 -0800 trooper I am glad you were able to follow this through and get the answers.It had to be tough on both of you!Have a great Valentines Day! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do?cpage=1#comment_354177 5100.354177 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:44:05 -0800 pinto66 Well,,, the councelor got to the bottom of the situation. Seems that the other girls were picking on her... the reading- she didnt want to admit was too hard.. she ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do?cpage=1#comment_354152 5100.354152 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:56:35 -0800 trooper Have you had a heart to heart talk with your daughter?She is trying to say something through her acting out.It is true, it could be the result of teasing, frustration, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do?cpage=1#comment_354017 5100.354017 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:18:04 -0800 healthy11 Is your daughter in first or second grade? When you mention that she lied to her teacher about her reading assignment, can you explain what she did (or didn't do?) ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/353734/7-yr-old-girl-acting-out-what-to-do?cpage=1#comment_353781 5100.353781 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:23:30 -0800