DSD (16) has been on the receiving end of some very unpleasant comments from her mum recently - which her mum has also said directly to DP about DSD so we know she's not misinterpreting/exaggerating.
Her mum has called her a tart, criticises the way she makes an effort with her appearance and has a go at her about her choice of clothes, hairstyle etc.
DSD is lovely! She's not in the least bit 'tarty', she wears low-key makeup, has natural hair she wears in a messy-up do; she's outdoorsy and also works in catering so has practical considerations which makes high heels/low cut tops/short skirts totally illogical anyway.
DSD has inherited her mums looks and is naturally beautiful - when her mum was a similar age and slightly older, she did some photographic modelling and she was stunning!
I just don't know how to help DSD; she's really upset that her mum is constantly picking and insulting her appearance - and is beginning to affect her self esteem; not helped by the online bullying she's been subjected to on ask.fm and twitter about how she looks (typical teen stuff).
Has anyone else's teen been put down by their Mum?
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ChinaCupsandSaucers · 20/08/2013 21:08
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