Thank you Notz and RomanSunburn and thank you for the compliment RS. Yes, so far both my girls are turning out to be strong yet compassionate girls. I think you're both right about this girl. She comes from a very strict family with an older brother and a younger brother. She wouldn't be allowed to socialize with boys anytime soon, but the brothers threaten to tell lies on her, if she doesn't give them candy. The parents seem to always believe the boys. So there's lack of trust and back stabbing in the family.

Last week the girl was upset because the father was threatening to pack his bags and leave - the mom and boys were out and he was carrying on in front of the daughter. So you're both right - I think this indicates exactly what you said - she gets support monetarily but not emotionally. For now, everything is calmed down and my daughter agreed to forgive her.