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I agree with you. Our 16 yr old daughter sounds pretty much like that in some ways. She was pretty disinterested in visiting with family on christmas eve after a few hours as well. She was polite and nice through dinner and dessert, but as time went on she kept looking at the time on her cell phone, between texting that is.
And i could not imagine trying to take her to the zoo at this age. This kid seems to be acting like most teens act, and given her life story, I understand why she does not seem enthusiastic or grateful. It is hard to expect kids from institutional life, to automatically know how to ,or feel like, saying THANK YOU for birthday or christmas gifts. They are sometimes not used to the ettiquette, and sometimes embarrassed or overwhelmed by 'feelings' that come with loving interactions.
And, let's face it, she does not probably feel that there is much in her life to feel thankful for. So even though you went to a lot of trouble to buy her some nice gifts, it most likely did not make a real dent in her pain. She might not make a good match for you guys if you have expectations that she cannot meet.
Last edited by katie52 : 01-07-2009 at 01:13 PM.
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