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Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
- http://www.happyhillfarm.org/admissions_requirements.cfm
- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
17 Year Old Who Quit School
Asked by S.W. from Charlotte
on April 29, 2007
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I have a 17 year old son and I also have a 15 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. Last month my 17 year decided he no longer wants to go to school--"and I can't ...
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- My husband quit highschool when he was a junior...that was after failing because of attendance. He is smart as whip, almost too much so for his own good. However, af...
- I'm not really sure, but here's my thoughts. tell him that he is only 17, which means he is not an adult and he doesn't get ot make decisions like dropping out of scho...
- well, I also dropped out when I was 16...I moved out of my moms house...I didint give a rip about the tough love thing. My best friend atthe time was doing night schoo...
What to Do with Teen for Summer??
Asked by A.C. from Orlando
on February 20, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what to do with a 14 year old for the Summer? She is a great kid but I cringe thinking she will be sleeping until Noon every...
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- Hi, I don't know how much of a help I can be to you, but I have a 17 year old and we went through the same thing. She was always too old. Is your daughter into art...
- At her age, some camps will accept her as a CIT (Counselor in Training)-- she will go for free and act as a helper. I started this at the age of 13, but every camp is ...
- Thank you for sharing. I live in Casselberry, Fl. My daughter lives in Winter Springs. Everyone, just about, calls me G. Kathy, or mama Kathy. I am 62 yrs. young. Ha W...
Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
What to Do with Teenagers over the Summer?
Asked by S.W. from Columbus
on June 10, 2009
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Hi all,
I have three stepkids (18, 15, and 9 yo) and a fourth-month old son. (All three stepkids live with us full-time.) I just recently became a SAHM when my son wa...
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- If the do not have paying jobs, have them go out and start volunteering around the neighborhood or for people you know that need help. It becomes another reference on ...
- Oh wow, what big age gaps. With friends coming over, maybe set one day a week as 'friend day' where they each get to have one friend over and you get to 'get it over ...
- One of the things that worked for me withfour teenagers in the house all at the same time was to set a schedule. Kids need boundaries no matter what age they are.I als...
Summer Camp for a 15 y.o?
Asked by A.T. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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My nephew is off school starting June.4th and I need for him to do something productive with the summer vacation, any ideas on how to get him involved in a program tha...
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- My brother and almost every boy in my family went to camp Takajo in Maine. They are amazing. As for english classes I'm sure they will accomidate. Jkust ask them. K. F
- There are so many resources: your local community center, libray, churches, the school PTA, friends going to programs so he can continue to socialize...check them out....
- I know UNF has summer camps both academic and sports. I got a flyer in the mail a few weeks ago. Check their website http://www.unf.edu/ia/pr/marketing_and_publicatio...
Handling a 17 Year Old Son When He Refuses to Do Things
Asked by K.G. from Jamestown
on July 21, 2008
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My oldest son is a really good kid. But he is so very lazy.
When he is asked to do things around the house, it's like pulling teeth to have him get it done and it's ...
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- Give this child a list of some weekly responsibilities around the house....basically things that would effect him. Tell him he's old enough to deal with these things ...
- MOM, very eassy solution, no money, and you don't make him dinner, do his laundry , give him rides, NOTHING, if he wants to be treated as an adult then stop bab...
- We have two 14 year olds - they are very good kids, but when they are not obedient, they "lose" the very next thing they were looking forward to, i.e. a get together w...
How to Manage Anger When Responding to 16 Year Old Son
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on December 2, 2008
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On 07/12/08 I posted a message about "Moving out of state_problems with in laws" and now the problem is with my son.
He was ok with moving out of state before when ...
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- It sounds to me like your problem is with your husband and not your son. Your son is sixteen and, of course, is not thrilled with the idea of moving. He has friends,...
- Dear T. B, My name is K.. I have found from my own experience that if I would even engage in a conversation with my teenage son after a decesion was made it would ...
- T., yes a difficult situation, but first of all, some teens like to push buttons, he knows if he talks that way about moving, it gets you angry, some teens like to mak...
Advice on How to Handle a Sexually Active 16 Year Old Girl.
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter was recently found to be sexually active. My husband and I of course are now worried that she will get pregnant. We have decided to take her ...
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- If you want her to understand the consequences of her actions, you need to talk to her without coming off as being mean or aggressive. Make her feel comfortable talkin...
- As the mom of a now 18 year old daughter who was sexually active at 15(apparently) and had a baby at 16, I urge you to take her to have a pap and be put on birth contr...
- Have you thought about true love waits? My mom gave me a ring was a symbol of waiting till I was married. Ok I am going to be honest I didnt wait either though. She d...
Summer Camp/Activites for Teens
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Does anyone know of a nearby summer camp or activities for teens? I have a 14 yr old boy that plays basketball, drums, and is quite physically active. I want to find...
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- He would probably enjoy "Teen Camp" at Pathways - http://www.gopathways.org/tpages/teen_camp.htm or at Zak's Ridge - http://www.zacsridge.org/content/view/21/37/. ...
- My family and I have been to Pine Cove in Tyler for 4 summers. My whole family loves it and I hear their youth camps are amazing! The staff is super quality and the ...
- He would be welcome to join us at the lake this summer - Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine - www.AdventureDayCamps.com I have a number of 13 year old signed up with...
