MY Daughters Friend

[Judy in Waco]

I teach high school and I have actually had some kids with serious hygiene issues even at that age, so it is possible.

[yellowmellie]

I seriously doubt its a meth lab...I would say she is probably a bed-wetter and doesnt clean it off in the morning. I had a little girl in a kindergarten class that smelled of a hamster cage and I could barely get near her. It was from bed-wetting.

[tanksmom]

I hope its not that, she has 4 younger siblings. Ive never seen any indication it would be meth, her Mom seems normal enough and is almost 50. But I guess anything could be possible. She kinda makes me think of pine floor cleaner.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I don't want to scare you, but this could be serious. One reason she might smell like that is if her parents have a meth lab in their house.

If you have any friends in law enforcement, social work or anything like that. You might ask them to "drop by" and see if the smell is the same.

I was afraid to jump to conclusions but as soon as she said it was abnormal and burned her nose, I thought of both Meth and Cat urine (if they have too many animals in their house and it is unclean...cat urine smells like ammonia too and can burn your nose and eyes).

[tanksmom]

They do have a number of pets. 5 dogs and 2 cats.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by tanksmom

They do have a number of pets. 5 dogs and 2 cats.

I'm going to bet it is the pets... If the little girl isn't being taught proper hygiene and is allowed to go unbathed like that, I'm willing to bet the home is unkept and dirty as well.. And I'm willing to bet that there is a lot of urine and feces in that house.. I've just seen and heard about it all too often

[tanksmom]

Shes also coughing up a storm. If she were mine I wouldnt have sent her here. And if I had known before 11o I would have sent her back home.

[Judy in Waco]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I was afraid to jump to conclusions but as soon as she said it was abnormal and burned her nose, I thought of both Meth and Cat urine (if they have too many animals in their house and it is unclean...cat urine smells like ammonia too and can burn your nose and eyes).

I didn't even think about the pets. That's probably what it is. Bless her heart either way.

[Grannyb]

It is so sad that a child has to live in these conditions. Can you imagine what it will be like as she gets older. Other children may not be a considerate as your daughter. Children can be so cruel at times. I really feel sorry for her.

[LoveMyJake]

aww poor kid probably hasn't been taught good hygiene. If she's spending the night, you might just show her where everything is in case she would like to take a shower before going to bed or before going home?

[YorkichonBella]

Bless her heart.....again, it's not her fault! It breaks my heart for children without parental guidance. It probably would be a true Blessing & maybe something she will take with her forever if...............today, you make a pampering party for your daughter & her to camouflage what you are truly trying to do. Tell your daughter, you want her to take a shower & give her some of your pampering products (perfumed bath gel) lotion, wash her hair, etc. Then for her friend, as well. Maybe then help fix their hair, paint their fingernails, to make them both feel "special". This little girl may never have had this feeling. I think she will take this specialness home with her. It's worth a shot!

[RoxyJosMom]

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

Bless her heart.....again, it's not her fault! It breaks my heart for children without parental guidance. It probably would be a true Blessing & maybe something she will take with her forever if...............today, you make a pampering party for your daughter & her to camouflage what you are truly trying to do. Tell your daughter, you want her to take a shower & give her some of your pampering products (perfumed bath gel) lotion, wash her hair, etc. Then for her friend, as well. Maybe then help fix their hair, paint their fingernails, to make them both feel "special". This little girl may never have had this feeling. I think she will take this specialness home with her. It's worth a shot!

That was my thought, too. A special "Spa" day. They could even have a super bubble bath together (wearing bathing suits).

[Judy in Waco]

Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

That was my thought, too. A special "Spa" day. They could even have a super bubble bath together (wearing bathing suits).

Great idea!! You can find some cool recipes for "spa" products online too. Body scrubs, face masks, etc...

[MeganS]

That is so sad. I definetly agree with everyone else about the spa day. I think she'd remember that forever...and maybe it would make her want to be clean.

[missj2007]

I feel so sad for her, but my bestfriend had an odor not as strong as this one but my mother was like a mother to her and she just told her to take a bath before going to sleep when she stayed the night. My mother is more direct with my friends than other mothers, but in a nice way.Bless her heart.