Is my 6 year old embarrassed of me?

Question

So I am taking my daughter to Vacation Bible School this morning and before we get there she says " Mom, I know where my class is you don't have to walk me in. " I was going to workout after I dropped her off so my hair was up and I was in black knee length shorts and a t-shirt with running shoes. I did not put on make-up and definatly did not look my best, but still.... Is this an independent thing or did she not want to be seen with me, lol?

Answer 1

Its just an independent thing. When I was 5, I used to ask my mother to walk me into my class room every day, but as soon as I turned 6 and went into first grade, the opposite, I never wanted her to walk in with me b/c I was in 1st GRADE- a number and category! I felt all grown up and that I'd look like a baby if I had my mom walk me in.

She's young enough that she probably doesn't really notice your make-up regarding social settings. She's just getting older!

Answer 2

INDEPENDENT.

SHE WANTS TO DO THINGS ON HER OWN.

YOU KNOW, BUILD HER CONFIDENCE.

Answer 3

I think she just whats to be more independent.  She's just six, I don't think she really cares about how you look around her friends....i't is normal for kids that age to be like that

Answer 4

Just independence. I don't think she'll get embarrassed until she starts middle school or maybe a bit earlier.

Answer 5

it happens. Kids get embarrassed!

Answer 6

its just an independent thing

Answer 7

shes proabably trying to be a gron girl and trying to impress you shes tryin to be independant or maybe she saw some friends she wanted to say hi to before class

Answer 8

Independent. She wants to feel grown up. It's normal, and she'll most likely get over it sometime.

Answer 9

It's just her independence.  I remember the first time my son demanded that I stay in the car while he walked into pre-school by himself.  I actually cried!  He did that for a few days and then it was back to him wanting me to walk him in.  Let her do things on her own when she wants...it will build her confidence in herself.  Don't worry, soon you'll be walking her in again.

Answer 10

that is an independent thing. she wants to appear all grown up for her friends. no mommy walking her to class. wow!

part of the heart breaking process of watching our kids grow up.

Answer 11

I'd say it was an independence thing, she's getting to the age where she feels big even though she's not really, and it'll just be in front of people who know her, like her class mates.

Answer 12

I can assure you that your 6 year old doesnt care if you have on make up or not.. She's trying to be independant and wanted to walk on her own.. You are turning this into a personal issue and it's not! Trust me, you will have plenty of teen years for her to be embarassed of her parents, but right now, she's oblivious to whether or not you are "cool"!!!! Be proud that she's interested in becoming independant... there are still some kids at her age that cry when they have to go somewhere on their own!

Answer 13

She is just getting started!!

Answer 14

both I think she was a little embarrased and took the chance to be an indepedent girl

Answer 15

She is just trying to impress her friends, when I was young I was thought it was "cool" to go into places by myself such as like school and stuff. Don't take it personally.