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I remember the time I ran away. I was about 6 and it took me so long to pack that I had lost my audience.
We had just had stranger danger at school and had been told that we should never leave the house without leaving a note - so I did and they still have it...
"I have run away. Do not worry. I will be back soon."
Clearly I wasn't quite as committed as I could have been
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Oh Muppity that is hilarious!!
Yes i think it is quite a normal thing for children to do. But it isn't all bad, because it will show them what the consequences of their actions/words are. Just so long as you debrief about it later and tell them you would have missed them and you love them even if you are angry with them etc.
I remember threatening to run away numerous times when I was little. My parents always said if I leave, I go as I came....i.e. completely naked and no toys etc..... too mortifying for me!!
When I was slightly older I think I did run away - for about 20 minutes. I got bored up my tree and decided to go home!!
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You have to save this story for when she is 21... that is so CUTE!
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I remember the time I ran away. I was about 6 and it took me so long to pack that I had lost my audience.
We had just had stranger danger at school and had been told that we should never leave the house without leaving a note - so I did and they still have it...
"I have run away. Do not worry. I will be back soon."
Clearly I wasn't quite as committed as I could have been
I'm in bits over that....
Antheia, don't feel bad. 5 years is a trying age and an age where girls especially are showing their independence and she would have said it before realising what it meant.
I wouldn't feel bad, if anything, she'll probably be sulky with you tomorrow and that will be the perfect time to have a mumma/daughter chat about feelings and ways to express herself
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