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is it ok or normal for a twelve year old girl to carry a stuffed monkey in public?
Byis this young girl spoiled or needs attention from her parents. May be needs to stay busy doing other thinks like helping around the house or getting involved with after school activities.
13 Comments
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 am
Maybe she just likes having the monkey around. Don’t discourage her, she’s just having fun.
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:41 am
Why not? They should stay children as long as they can! It would be more of a problem if she were sexually active, and some girls are at her age!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:14 am
Sounds like someone else’s child from the way that is stated. If that’s the case she doesn’t need a monkey, she needs you to leave her alone
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
I carried an american doll with me, it’s because I had people around me, but nobody for comfort or help. She needs attention. It’s hard, she probably has something to tell you, but can’t say it. I was sexually molested was I young 8 to 16. She probably has something to say. Listen, and gain her trust and respect.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
Is this your child you are talking about or are you judging someone else?
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:17 am
She is too old for it. Keep her busy and find her some real friends (maybe she dosent have any?)
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:56 am
Ages 12 and 13 are really the cusp of teenagerhood some kids are still quite immature at this age while others are much more grown up. Id leave the kid alone soon enough it’ll be a boy on her arm and youll wish for the days of the monkey.
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:17 am
I think it’s wonderful that she carries it. The need to judge someone because she carries a stuffed animal, however, speaks of a less than stable self esteem and should probably be addressed as early as possible before bullying and other behavioral quirks start to emerge.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
why not? I still have many of my childhood dolls and having them aroun is great stress relief sometimes, mind you i’m much older than twelve……
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
why not
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
I see nothing wrong with it at all
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Its probably not usual but hey if she wants to do it, By golly let her!
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Duh!? If she wants to then let her go at it. If you told me to put my stuffed rabbit down I would simply tell you to go straight to hell.
And I’m 43!
WK