Bad influence: Teen
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How to Limit My Teen's Time with a "Bad Influence" Friend?
Asked by S.T. from New York
on November 29, 2010
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So my teenage daughter's best friend is polite, well mannered, fun to be with - but I've learned that she's "been with" a number of different boys on one night stands ...
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- I don't have a teen, but my husband and I have worked with the teenagers at our church for over 7 years. It is scary all the things that are out there for kids to get...
- It's a good sign that your daughter is telling you this stuff. For me, I don't believe in limiting their friendships. I believe in teaching them the proper thin...
- I didn't catch exactly how old these girls are-oh wait-14 yikes!!! I would have a very frank, positive, loving conversation about your fears, which to me would be saf...
Negative Influence
Asked by J.H. from Lima
on May 16, 2009
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I need serious help! My daughter just turned 6 and is usually well behaved. My 10 year old niece is quite different. She acts outs for attention all the time, has no r...
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- First of all, tell your six-year-old before your next interaction that the niece doesn't do things that are safe, and that it makes you scared when she does the same t...
- Letting her get away with this will make life as she grows older more difficult because she will have always gotten her way. You and your sister must talk to see what ...
- You're the parent - and if your child was running towards a burning building, you'd get her away from it at all costs - right? Well, your neice is the burning buildin...
My 14 Year Old Daughter Has a 16 Year Old Boyfriend.
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 26, 2008
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I have a very mature and responsible freshman daughter who has been "dating" a 16 1/2 year old junior. She sees him at school and talks to him on the phone. I have l...
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- Dear J., i ha a hard time understanding what could be wrong with this? Sounds perfectly healthy and normal to me. You say you trst your daughter, so that's great. ...
- Hi J.! Having had teenagers I can tell you that it sounds as if you are making a positive step. If you told her she couldn't see him they would probably just sneak a...
- Just thought I'd throw this in... When I was 14 dating a 17 year old boy, our families of course were skeptical... I ended up dating him throughout high school a...
Advice on 15 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Oklahoma City
on April 4, 2007
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I have recently found out my 15 y/o has gone behind my back to date a 17 y/o. When she first talked about him, I put my foot down and said she was not allowed to date...
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- I think you are absolutely doing the right thing. Whether she realizes it or not, you are looking out for her best interest. She has so many other things to focus on r...
- I totally understand your point of view. I dated an 17yr old when I was 14 and lost my virginity to this guy. I wish my parents would have stepped in and forbid me t...
- K., A little advice, I was in the same situation when I was in high school, and the more my parents tried to push me away from him, the more I wanted to be with this...
My 16 Year Old Is Leaving?
Asked by D.R. from Dover
on September 7, 2006
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Hello, I've just recently seemed to have lost my daughter. I have custody of my 2 older children from my first marriage. My ex screwed up and my oldest, the 16 year ...
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- Hello D., I am the aunt of a 16 year old who has been living with me for the past 7 months. It sounds very familiar to your situation. In short, she lived with he...
- D., Do you have a open relationship with your first husband? Can you call him an tell him what's going on. I had a similiar situation with my girl. A while ...
- Hi D., I don't have children anywhere close to the age of 16, but I did have my nephiew,then 17, living with us two years ago, and it wasn't that long ago that I wa...
How Do I Stop a Bad Influence on My Child Without Alienating Myself from Family
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on October 26, 2006
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My sons cousin (5 year old girl) on my husbands side has MAJOR behavioral problems that my son (4year old) has been picking up on. Small at first, now its like he's a ...
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- My daughter has the same problem with a friend of hers, the little girl and she are best friends but this little girl is SPOILED , talks back,is whiney and is very dis...
- I can SOOOOOOOOOO sympathize with you and the cousin problem! We are in the same boat. My son is very well behaved and she wil just pick and hit him and keeps on and ...
- I'm sorry if this offends anyone but I've always been known for my bluntness. If it were me(and I have been in this situation before) I would just calmly have a talk w...
17 Year Old Son
Asked by C.S. from Lexington
on April 24, 2010
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my 17 year old son and his girlfriend live with me and my hubby and 12 year old daughter, they are always putting me and my husband down no matter what we do for them....
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- Go to court and get an eviction order, saying you have 30 days to either start paying an agreed upon rent, or they can get out. Job Corps should have already sent not...
- I think the first step would be to kick the girl friend out and it the son goes then change the locks. It is time for them to grow up and as long as you let them live...
- Teenagers and their baggage! What drama! First off know that you are a commendable mother for putting up with this situation as long as you have. This is not easy. The...
My 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.M. from Tampa
on June 27, 2008
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I have a 15 year old daughter, she is very beautiful, some say too pretty for her own good. She is an Honor's student. Last summer she became interested in her cousin...
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- Hi L.; I truly feel for you and your situation. I am not a mom of teenagers, mine are still little, but it hasn't been long since I was a teenager myself, and in...
- Most of us mom's with teens have been there, At 15 you know it all and the more people talk down on a boyfriend choice, the more a girl is going to talk herself into s...
- I have very young children, so I don't think I can be particularly helpful in a direct way. But before I saw your note, I just read this article and I thought it was ...
17 Year Old Will Not Follow Diet Advise
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 3, 2008
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I have just discovered the possible link between Autism, Milk, and Gluten. I would like to try my son on a Milk and Gluten free diet to see if it helps. I have tried...
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- He's 17 - I think that is a tough age to convince a person to change their eating habits. Perhaps you should wait a few years. You never mentioned how severe his auti...
- The combination of autism and age 17 imply stubbornness. It's hard enough to try to convince a 17 year old to do almost anything they don't want to do without the adde...
- Did you replace the Milk items with decent alternatives? Like Vanilla Soy milk or soy ice cream? Try taking him shopping with you to look for replacements for his fa...
15 Year Old and School
Asked by R.C. from Richmond
on January 3, 2007
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My 15 yro son,a sophomore,is getting really bad about not caring about school.I tell him his only job in life right now,IS school,so he should try his best.All I get i...
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- my mom is having the same issues with my brother and we have come to the conclusion that most of every one we know that age is the same! and not much seems to work how...
- I have a 14 yr old daughter who goes through the same thing, blaming everyone else for her own mistakes. I believe too that school is their main priority, therefore i...
- Did you ever consider he might be telling the truth? You're using adult logic with a 15 year old. That's not gonna work. He needs to feel accepted. Highschool is cr...
