Dd1 has just started high school. Year 8, 3 hours away boarding.

I am dealing with her being there fine. So far, it's only been 4 days lol. What I'm not dealing with is the lack of communication.

I dropped her off on Sunday. Texted her that night. Asked for a first day photo, because its something we always do & asked what was for breaky. Breaky didn't appeal to her at the orientation, so she didn't eat. I'm her mother, I need to know she ate something... right?

Anyway I messaged her I think Monday night, knowing she wasn't a fan of that nights menu. And I was put in my place.

'What did you end up having for dinner?'
'Mum can you just stop?'
'What, don't the other kids talk to their mothers'
'No'
'Fine'

Next afternoon - 'mum how much money do I have in my bank?'

It's now Thursday night. I sent her a photo of dd3's first day of kindy yesterday morning, then this afternoon let her know nan bought her a bag & a friends mother would bring it down for her.

She's not once replied. I'm honestly about to lose it. She could at least acknowledge my messages?

I dunno, am I over the top? She is only 12. I am her mother. She normally comes home & tells me about her day. I get that she's surrounded by mates & wrapped up in the buzz... but other mothers are telling me what she's been up to because they talk to their kids. I know nothing.

Do I ring her & insist on some communication, or wait til things settle & find out what's happening down there from the other parents?

I just want to know she's ok I guess...