Bad influence: Tween
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13 Year Old and Boyfriend??
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 28, 2009
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Hello-
Would you let your 13 year old DD have a boyfriend? I remember liking boys and having boyfriends at that age. But it would be like two weeks and then break ...
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- Hello, No I would not let her have a boyfriend, she is too young she doesn't need a boyfriend. Now days kids do things because they are bored, so if they get bored t...
- i dont agree with most of the other mommas.........no way should a 13 yr old have a boyfriend or a girlfriend...why? they cant drive, they dont have money, & mostly t...
- To answer simply....nope. My husband and I have already discussed this with each other and are starting to discuss it with our 11 year old daughter....she will not be ...
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...
Help with My 13 Year Old Son
Asked by D.P. from Jacksonville
on April 15, 2008
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It's funny, you know what to say and do when it's not your child.... My 13 year old son is very intellegent. He is in advanced classes, mature, ahead of most 13 year o...
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- I would definitely consider counseling, if not just to get a professional opinion on ways to handle the bullying. He's 13 which is a tough age to begin with and he's ...
- That is a hard situation to deal with for sure. I'm so worried about the world my child will grow up in. He's 2.7 years old. Perhaps, if you are able, you could rem...
- This is more common than you can possibly imagine. I taught juior/senior high for 10 years and every year stuff like this got worse and worse. Bullies are always bulli...
11 Year Old Boy Misbehaving/attitude Problems
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on January 6, 2008
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My 11 year old boy will be very rude, and make rude remarks, when they are not needed. I have tried taking his favorite items away, grounding him, etc.. The response I...
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- I took a parenting class that uses the book "Systematic Training for Effective Parenting" (S.T.E.P.) You can order it on Amazon.com....It teaches parents how to teach...
- I have an 11 year old son, soon to be 12 next month, and I know what you are talking about. He always was a sweet, loving and funny kid, then he started changing. Forg...
- K., I have an 11 year old nephew who went through a mild version of what you are describing - and as we have a lot of interaction with him we were part of trying to fi...
Sons Friend
Asked by A.F. from Portland
on March 21, 2010
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My sister has a 13 yr old son and he has a friend who is very nice, but very filthy. Her son would like to have this boy spend the night and spend more time with him ...
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- I have a son who is almost 13. At this age they really do know their house situation is not the same as others. He should be lucky to have your nephew as a friend be...
- #1, head lice only like clean people. They can't stick their eggs to dirty hair, the oil keeps the glue from working. Now body lice on the other hand only like dirty ...
- If it makes you feel any better, lice do not like dirty heads :)
Seeking Advice for 14 Year Old Unmotivated Boy
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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My 14 year old is seriosly unmotivated. This is his first year of high school and the first time he has brought home D's and F's. One each on every report card. Thi...
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- Is there slippage in other areas besides school? I am wondering if there are some depression issues that are at work here. Especially since you said your daughter and...
- Hi D.: Looks as though you have recieved some good responses. I tend to lean towards the S H, advice. I believe, that alot of your sons problems stem from his relation...
- This is a tough age, and I'm not looking forward to my own kids reaching it! There's a lot you can do, but first have you tried talking to him? I mean, I know how cl...
What Do You Do When 10 Year Old Daughter's Close Friend Is a Bully?
Asked by A.L. from San Luis Obispo
on May 5, 2008
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We live in a very small town where there are not a lot of different opportunities for groups of friends. My daughter has had a hard time fitting in. She's very bright ...
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- In my humble opinion you did do the wrong thing, but you haven't really hurt anything yet. The fact is that unless you have proof of some bad behavior that the mother...
- A.~ My daughter is 10 years old too. Girls go through this all the time!! Make sure that your daughter is confident in who she is and don't allow her to fall victim t...
- Basically, it's a matter of building your daughter's confidence, otherwise, she'll be drawn to boys and girls that control her. There are many books and websites th...
12 Year Old No Longer Wants to Play Sports
Asked by T.M. from San Francisco
on September 3, 2008
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My 12 (soon to be 13) year old son has decided he no longer wants to play sports. He has been in baseball, basketball, soccer and/or football for almost 9 years. He ...
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- I think the important thing is that he be involved with SOMETHING. To go from a very busy, highly structured routine of multiple sports to little or nothing gives oppo...
- Is he still interested in the skateboarding or did he lose interest in that as well? If he's still interested in the skateboarding, let him explore that or encourage ...
- First you need to talk to him to find out why he is no longer interested in sports. Maybe he has felt overcommitted all of those years and wants some time to himself....
Imaginary Friend Anyone?
Asked by C.S. from Las Vegas
on November 25, 2008
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My husband just shared with me that our 3 YO has an imaginary friend who apparently likes to sit on the back of the car and play in the rocks. He was holding our litt...
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- C.:) How fun for your child! Lots of children have imaginary friends! My husband had one, and we named one of our sons after him! Imaginary friends indicate a higher ...
- Congrats, C.! Imaginary friends are a sign of a creative personality! Good for your daughter. Our four year-old son's friend is named Buddy. It's a riot when ...
- they talk about imaginary friends in What to Expect the Toddler Years and that it's very common at this age..you might want to check out the book?
