So, I should pretty much expect my daughter to stay in her room for her teen years? Man, I'm going to be lonely:(.
Yah, and no you won't. She'll be too busy eye rolling and telling you that you're standing in her way of complete freedom, and you're probably gonna be alternating from liking her to disliking her (all the while still loving the kid). You will only be lonely if she's your only social outlet!
Teenagers (particularly girls) and parents are just like oil and water. You know best, but they think you're an a*hole. It's a losing proposition. But it's normal!
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."