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momto3

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11. Yes - I do not remember it being like that when I was her age.

Reply to Neoma (Reply #4)

Fri Jun 1, 2012, 07:31 AM

Jun 2012

It is still heartbreaking to see her staring at herself in a mirror critiquing her every flaw. When I tell her she is beautiful, I get "Mom, you have to say that". It is very difficult parenting a girl these days.

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Thanks for posting this. momto3 May 2012 #3

Every American kid goes through that these days. Neoma May 2012 #4

Yes - I do not remember it being like that when I was her age. momto3 Jun 2012 #11

K&R stevenleser May 2012 #5

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Hehe, I was 10. Neoma May 2012 #7

I had a class in 8th grade for this. momto3 Jun 2012 #12

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I'd have been grateful to look like "Before" FloridaJudy May 2012 #9

There is a sucker born every minute. Rex May 2012 #10

I think this vid is worth posting: laconicsax Jun 2012 #13