I never understood this idea that kids need their privacy if she was older, 15, 16, 17 years old you probably shouldnt be reading her diary. But she is 10. As a parent you need to know what your kid is doing and what is going on with them. At the same time you dont want to be a helicopter parent because that can just push them away. There will be things that happen that they will not tell you about simply because they don't know how or they are embarrassed to say anything. Read the diary. She is 10. Still a kid. I wouldnt make it a habit to read it everyday, but once in a while go for it just dont share those private things with other people. At the same time I guess you could always just talk to them too and try to figure it out.
That is just my 2 cent on the matter though. Everyone will have their own opinions, best thing to do is what you feel is right for you and your family.
Is it normal that I read my daughter's diary?
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I never understood this idea that kids need their privacy if she was older, 15, 16, 17 years old you probably shouldnt be reading her diary. But she is 10. As a parent you need to know what your kid is doing and what is going on with them. At the same time you dont want to be a helicopter parent because that can just push them away. There will be things that happen that they will not tell you about simply because they don't know how or they are embarrassed to say anything. Read the diary. She is 10. Still a kid. I wouldnt make it a habit to read it everyday, but once in a while go for it just dont share those private things with other people. At the same time I guess you could always just talk to them too and try to figure it out.
That is just my 2 cent on the matter though. Everyone will have their own opinions, best thing to do is what you feel is right for you and your family.