A mum has been slammed for making the decision to move her family to Scotland - despite her teenage daughter's dismay at the news.
The woman took to online social forum, Mumsnet, to explain how her daughter was furious they were moving from London to Scotland in a month.
The mum says she feels dreadful, but is making the decision to benefit the family, and notes that she feels they'll have a "great life there". She asked the users for advice on this topic, as she is trying to let her child "feel her feelings".
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The woman wrote on Mumsnet: "For various reasons, we are moving from London to Scotland next month with 13-year-old daughter and she is absolutely in bits. She's swinging wildly between rage and devastation.
"For the last month since we confirmed the move she has been constantly crying and begging us not to go, or angry at us screaming we don't care about her etc.
"She says she doesn't want to leave her friends and her school, and no matter how we've tried to explain things to her, she just cries and begs.
"I feel DREADFUL about it, but not enough not to go. Our reasons are really strong.
"I also definitely feel we will have a great life there for reasons I won't go into, which I have explained to her.
"Any advice? How can I help her through this tough time? I'm trying to let her feel her feelings, and she has a therapist she sees weekly."
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Many users were in agreement with the daughter, noting to the mum that her unpredictable age could be the main reason why she is so upset.
One Mumsnet user wrote: "What a terrible thing to do to a child of that age."
Another said: "I'm not surprised she's upset to be honest."
However, some offered sage advice, as one wrote: "I’m not sure there’s much else you can do? Her feelings are perfectly valid, as I’m sure you already appreciate.
"Not sure how feasible it will be, and school holidays are often different, especially in summer, but can you get some visits to/from friends booked in, that might help?
"At least in the days of the Internet and smartphones etc staying in touch with friends post move is feasible."
More comments read: "I wouldn't do this to a 13 year old unless it was essential to their safety/for keeping a roof over their head. Was she already in therapy before you said you were moving?"
One noted: "It isn't a great age to move and it's a massive change. Don't underestimate the impact to her for school and friends. What if she doesn't make friends?"
And finally, one concluded: "What a lot of drama from people. The world cannot and should not just revolve around the needs of a single child, but rather the needs of the family as a whole.
"I think you need to let her be angry. It is what it is. She will be furious for a while. She’s within a few years of being able to move back alone if she so wants. Tell her this.
"Where are you moving in Scotland? If it’s a city like Edinburgh or Glasgow then her cultural life will be just as rich as in London."
What would you do in this situation? Let us know in the comments below.
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