Babysitting the Grand Kids: Teen
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15 Year Old Son Is Trying to Control
Asked by R.A. from Houston
on April 4, 2008
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My 15 year old son and I have a great relationship most of the time, but he feels he has the right to tell me what to do sometimes and if I don't do what he says, he g...
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- Without reading everyone else's response. At 14-15 my boys became more rebellious in small ways--sassy, ignore requests, forget chores, etc. It is just normal t...
- Memory's- thank goodness he's almost 21 now! My son hated it when I would try to tell him something- his complaint-"Mom, you go on and on and when I'm angry I NEED TO...
- Always keep that line of communication open and maintain the relationship you have. Yes, you are the adult and just remind him of that. Maybe he feels that he is try...
15 Year Old Son Hates me.....do I Believe Him or Let It Slide?
Asked by B.G. from Los Angeles
on July 17, 2011
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Hi. I am so down today. I always knew it was "normal" for a 15 year old son not to like his parents, but it hurt me so badly today when he said it out loud. He told...
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- when we were teenagers, we didnt just hate our parents, we hated the entire world, everyone was against us, we knew everything at the same time we were trying to figur...
- I'm sorry for your pain, B.. Sometimes when it's hard to talk one on one, a letter can be very effective. Have you thought of writing a letter to him? There are se...
- Oh mama it hurts so much when they are like that. THe other mamas are right, and 8kidsdad. Rehearse what you will say to him when he says it again, or something ...
My 16 Year Old Daughter Has Moved Out
Asked by M.C. from Albany
on May 17, 2010
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After an argument last week, my daughter skipped school, returned home while everyone was at work, packed a bag, left a note and went to her friend's house.
The fri...
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- Yep, call the police. They will have to release her to you. Your daughter needs help. She will hate you for it now, but love you for it later in life. Love her eve...
- My daughter ran away so many times and the police went and got her every time. The mother is harboring a runaway and can get into a lot of trouble. She became involve...
- M., My heart goes out to you. The first thing I would say you should do is go see a counselor at your church, if you don't have a church find out with your friends o...
15 Year Old Is Showing Depression
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son. His friends seemed to have abandoned him. I think they are going in a direction he chooses not to , which I am greatful for (bad choices). Bu...
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- Look at ur local parks some have teen programs.
- Its natural for him to feel depressed if his school mates since 5 are out doing other things that he is not comfortable with. Perhaps have him apply at grocery stores ...
- My 15 year old girl is going through the same thing. The group of girls she has always been friends with are going in all directions, one is focusing on her band lesso...
15 Year Old Girl Failing School and Doesn't Care
Asked by C.A. from San Diego
on August 23, 2008
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Hi Mom's
This is an interesting request, as it is not for me, but for a friend. I do however have 2 little girls that I want to make sure NEVER make the choices that ...
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- C. You sound like a very caring and concerned friend to this grandparent who like many others finds herself in the middle of parenting grandchildren today. She's luc...
- My nephew did this exact thing. What's really scary is that the school/state wanted to come after my brother for not 'making' my nephew attend. But really our kids get...
- Tell her I would gladly meet her and buy her coffee and tell her my story of how I was the exact same but my parents were usually not there and if they were they reall...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
My 16 Year Old Grandson
Asked by P.B. from Minneapolis
on August 9, 2010
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I have legal guardianship of my 16 year old grandson and I am on disability so I had to get some help for him. Well, my daughter got served with child support papers. ...
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- Kudos to you for taking him in, that has to be a hard decision all around. My In-laws are in the same position with their grandkids form their eldest daughter, but th...
- I believe even if she gives you custody she will have to pay child support. Good luck
- Yes she will. He's her son regardless of whether she want him or not. Sorry to hear he's had such a hard time. Hope he's able to move past his bad mother and live a...
Does Anyone Pay Grandma to Babysit?
Asked by A.N. from Appleton
on May 10, 2007
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Hi just wondering if anyone has there mom or dad watch there kids and if they pay them, i have a 5 year old son and my husband has been working a little later lately s...
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- Hi, We have are grandma watch are son and it is the best he has more one one time and gets to go out and do things with her and be around others we pay her and I thi...
- I think there are a couple of ways to look at this... IF you were using your mom as full time care, then yes I think even though she is grandma...she should be paid...
- Pay her whatever you can afford. Maybe she needs the money - and doesn't want a plant. Maybe she feels that she is providing a service to you and she should be c...
Adopting Grandson
Asked by C.L. from Washington DC
on May 28, 2009
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My husband and are are in our early sixties. Our 2 1/2 year old grandson was placed with us by Social Services when he was born. His parents had their rights termina...
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- Hello there. My name is Pamela I am a mother of 4 and a grandma of 1. I have had a similar situation but in stead of my grand child, I am raising my niece for the 3ed ...
- My sister and her husband took care of the child their 16 year old daughter gave birth to. The child has always called them mom and dad even tho as she has grown she ...
- I think that having him call you Mommy and Daddy at this young age after having different names for you for 2 years would be confusing to him. You could try adjusting...
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...
