Thanks for your reply, don't blame you for waiting a bit. I wasn't much in the mood for allowing such a remark to stand that day!

What you say just goes to show what other possibilities there are & also that how the child behaves is an important factor to consider. Sounds like she's probably had a rough time, possibly without any stable care or support, if not direct abuse.

Sounds like a challenging situation you did well to navigate as best as possible. Good job!