My daughter has reached that age

[shatzjsl]

The awards ceremony is today at 9 a.m. I told my DD10 that I was going to come and eat breakfast at school with her, something she begged me to do in the past years. You should have seen the look of horror on her face. She asked me to just wait in the car. I knew this day would come, I just wasn't ready for it yet.

Thanks for listening.

 

[KathyTX]

Oh, Susie, I'm so sorry!!! Our babies are growing up...

Andrew didn't want me to take him to school today, either... he wants me to come to the awards ceremony, but we must arrive separately.

What's the point of having kids if they won't let us embarrass them?

 

[Lorix2]

Mine has said that too, but the truth is they really do want us there

Congrats to your DD

 

[kasar]

We're going through the same thing! It'll pass (I hope!).

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Congrats to her!

It's just a phase and it will pass I think you should go anyway. She might not say it, but I bet she'll appreciate it.

 

[TLinden16]

Just make sure that you give your kids big kisses right in front of all their friends That will go over really big.

That's what is good about being the cool, fun aunt. They love me going to their events, and aren't embarrassed to be seen with me

Karen

 

[HollyJoy]

I absolutely DREAD those days! Luckily, they haven't arrived here yet.

 

[bentley483]

Tell her that not only are you coming to eat breakfast, but that you are gonna sing and dance too! She'll be glad to eat breakfast with you just to keep you from performing!

 

[pjlla]

DS (6) informed me that I am not allowed to kiss him in front of his classmates anymore!! Only in the car before I drop him off. WAHHHH He's only six!! That made me so sad. And he is my more cuddly/lovey of my two kids!...................P

 

[goofy4tink]

Well, the way I figure it...if I'm not doing something to embarrass my dd, then I'm not doing my job as parent well enough!! She too is getting to that age. You know...where they want you there, but about 10' behind them??

 

[4greatboys]

My oldest is like that, even starting in elementary school he didnt want me to walk him to class. When he was a little older in Jr high they still needed parents to go on fields trip but as to not embarrass the poor kid I hung with the teachers.
On the other hand my second ds has always wanted me around at school. Over the years I have taken him lunch many times and we wanted me to stay there.

 

[maci]

Maybe you could say that if she is too embarrassed for you to go to her school..you are too embarrassed to take her to Disney in 20 days!!! Just kidding of course!
I am with everyone else, go anyway...it is your right as a parent!
And I bet somewhere deep underneath that pre-teen "Iam to cool" thing, she would really love to have you there!!

 

[WishingStar]

Oh My Gosh I am going through the exact same thing. My kids have field day on friday. It's an outdoor day filled with activities and fun for the kids. I always volunteer to help out with these type of things. Well, my six year old is so excited and can't wait for me to be there, but the ten year old is more like "I guess if you have to come." I feel your pain.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Ok, now I have to share. My 13yodd has been embarassed for awhile now.

Yesterday her middle school had "silly awards" given out for her team. Her award was...."Hides from Mom"
The story is I had to go up to school as my dd was not doing well (beginning of the year) & I had to check it out. I went up there to the source...her LOCKER!
Her math teacher was there so I popped it to talk and dd took off and hid.
The math teacher told the story to her WHOLE TEAM YESTERDAY...hee-hee, there is payback sometime.

 

[Dan Murphy]

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[SC Minnie]

DD9 has started this too. It is kind of sad- she's growing up too fast.

I want a new car in about 2 years and told DH that I wanted a convertible- I have never had a real sporty car. I figure DD will be way too embarrassed to be seen with Mom so I can have the car ALL to myself.

 

[grinningghost]

So sorry to hear this. I have a 15 year old and I've already been through it, so I feel your pain.

One thing that's good though. The older she gets, little by little, she's coming back around.

Hang in there, it's really common. They just want to test their independence.

 

[shatzjsl]

Thanks for the sympathy from all my kindred mothers & fathers out there. I didn't eat breakfast but when her name was called I woohoo'd loudly and gave her a great big hug afterward. I always tell her that it is one of my jobs as a mother to make sure that she can sufficiently handle embarrassment in her life. Task completed.

 

[aprilgail2]

I remember when I was in third grade once my mom wanted to come on the class trip with us...I was SO upset I didn't even want to go on the trip! Some kids like their moms on trips but I was one of the ones who was so embarrased to have "mommy" on our class trip! Once I hit 3rd grade school was my area, and the house was my moms, I didn't want the two to meet LOL!