For context, I had my daughter at 19 she’s now 12 and I’m 31. Her dads not in her life (his choice) and me and my boyfriend don’t live together as we’re not from the same city, eventually I will move there but not until my daughter has finished school (at least 5 years) and although he stays over, he’s always taken the I’m your mams boyfriend not your step dad role.
my daughter is wild, that’s the only way i can describe her, she refuses to go to school, is lazy, doesn’t do anything I ask. And I’m fed up with her.
I’m curious to know if most 12 year olds have bedtimes, chores, down time without their phones? Is this something I should implement? I understand there will be a transition period and a lot of anger from Her and probably a lot of resistance. I’m fully aware these are problems I’ve created & believe me I carry that guilt everyday, everytime I look at her. I really feel like I need to regain control now before it really is too late. I just want her To grow up & be a hard working good human and currently she’s the opposite. Any help or advice would be much appreciated!