Hi there Bellevue,
Welcome to our forums! Thanks for your question and offering some clarifying details about your daughter. She's in a transitional and often rocky period of life: those adolescent years. It's possible Rebecca may not feel prepared for adolescence, or she feels awkward and doesn't know how to express herself.
Perhaps your daughter would benefit from reading some books for teenage girls. Stuff a Girl's Gotta Know, Bloom: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up, and Let's Talk!: Good Stuff for Girlfriends about God, Guys, and Growing Up are just a few resources that might help her navigate these teen years, sort out some of those social norms, and gain confidence and self-control.
You mentioned the possibility of Rebecca's immaturity being linked to an above average intelligence. You also described her fidgetiness, noisiness, and energy. There could be a number of different factors contributing to her behavior, and perhaps a professional could better identify the cause. Please feel free to call our licensed Christian counselors for a free consultation. They could offer some suggestions for how to handle your daughter's behavior based on what's causing it.
I'll be praying for you, Bellevue, as you help guide Rebecca towards greater maturity and responsibility. As she grows and matures, your love and encouragement will be a stabilizing force throughout her teens and on into adulthood. May the Lord bless you with wisdom and grace as a mom. Keep us posted on how you and Rebecca are doing, okay?
Carolyn
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