Angry and violent daughter

[Scaredmom951]

My daughter is 11 years old and is a very angry child. She has been this way for at least 3 years now, but it has really progressed in the last year. She can be the sweetest child when she wants but then turns into this evil person. For example, just last night I was going out and she was had to stay home with her 19 year old sister and s16 year old sister, she became so sngry when she heard me on the phone, that she just burst into tears screaming and yelling going into her room, saying that she hates me, hates my house and wants to live somewhere else. I hear this all the time. She then called me a stupid *****, and tried to kick her bedroom window out.I got a belt to disipline her and she tried several times to hit me, and kept pushing me out her way. She was trying to call the poilice because I hit her. I go through this with her at least twice a week. She is always mad about something, She cusses at my two there daughters as well as the kids on our street. She has the same problems at school. No one ever wants her around or to go anywhere because of her behavior, but then she the next day can come and she is like a totally different person. I need help because I am so scared that I will hurt her with me getting upset, and tired of her acting out. She needs help badly. We are sometimes afraid to goto bed because she will be up watching us.

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

You are correct in thinking that you need help. Your daughter should be evaluated. If you don't know how to arrange this, ask her pediatrician for guidance. If you are insured, on the back of the insurance card you will see a number to call for assistance with behavioral health/mental health issues. Don't hesitate - this is not something you should try to handle by yourself. And please stop hitting your daughter. It certainly will not help, and it is likely only making the situation worse.

[Janita60]

Your not alone... I have the exact same situation with my 10 year old step son. He behaves the same way and attacks me for no reason.I have tryed to talk to him about it, but he clams up and stares at me with evil in his eye. I posted the situation and am waiting a response. I just wanted you to know that your not alone!! :)