Katrina
YES! DO take your daughter to see a counselor! She may resist but take her.And soon. Get references from her school, your friends or the mental health dept. in your town. She is going through a time in her life that is a big change. She is still a little girl but not a child but yet, not an adult. Lots of changes to deal with. Kids sometimes simply don't have the emotional ability to deal with and express some of the feelings they are going through. I hope you've talked to all of her teachers in person to see what is going on while your daughter is in class. Is she really trying and working up to the best of her abilities? Does she have some friends? Or is she isolating herself? Not good. Does depression run in the family genes? Please try to get her to open up and talk to you. Assure her you are only trying to help, not trying to snoop or punish or anything. While some parents may think it is a good idea to be their child's friend, their first job is to be their life teacher and protector. Hugs, give hugs and let her know you are there for her, all the time.