Teenagers may go through phases where they seem uninterested in family gatherings. A 13-year-old girl has refused to attend events, impacting her family's emotional well-being. It's essential to investigate any underlying issues that might exist between her and her grandparents. Reinforcing the importance of family connections may be necessary, along with setting expectations for respectful participation in these gatherings. If her behavior continues, removing certain privileges can be a strategy to encourage her attendance, as respectful behavior towards family should not be overlooked.
Make sure that nothing has happened between your daughter and your parents to cause her not to want to spend time with them. Shy of an egregious incident between them, my recommendation is that you let your daughter know that you need her to show up and be respectful at these family events; they are not optional.
If she refuses, take away a privilege that she values, like visiting with friends or using social media. Yes, teens can go through tremendous emotional turmoil, but that should not give them a pass to be disrespectful to others, especially their grandparents. Do not tolerate it.
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