Ela has been stunted mentally and educationally by her mother and family. If she was taken to age appropriate outdoor/indoor activities since she was 3…like swimming, the zoo, museums, sports, brownies, after school clubs, etc and if her mother did not take her out of school 4-5 weeks of the school term times, Ela would be a different child. They also do not encourage her and make her try new things. Sevda tells her all the time she does NOT have to try new things, even healthy foods!! A child is hardly going to muster any strength or encouragement if they see any slight hesitation from their mother. It’s almost a form of neglect. Especially taking Ela out of school so much! Incredibly damaging for Ela on so many levels. Ela will reap the damage as she gets older and already she’s preferring to be with children 2 years or more younger. She can’t relate or talk properly with children her own age. I’m sure she comes across strangely …like a strange mix of baby-ish, silly and yet bossy! Children will find her even odder as time goes on.