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I have an 11 year old dd and I will say that a lot of her friends have cells, blackberries etc. My dd BEGS for one almost weekly and finally I told her that it's not even up for discussion until she is in middle school so enough!

I agree with you...Mom needs to get over her guilt and stop being her dd's friend. I noticed a huge shift in my relationship, parenting, and my dd when she turned 10 and started her "tween" phase. Both physically and emotionally. Girls are maturing faster than ever and it was a real eye opener for me. (My oldest son is 12 and is now just starting some of the stuff my dd started at 10)

I mention the above because of the "quick change" from a few months ago that you've noticed and likely everyone else with her emotions and behaviors etc. (the storming off/high drama) Couple all of that with all the luxuries she has, mom has a big battle to fight and yet it needs to be done.