Car Rides & Road Trips: Teen
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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. ...
15 Year Old Boy
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on June 14, 2011
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Every year we travel to CA to see my sisters. This year my 15 year old son has dug his heals in and does not want to go.
He clearly is already miserable about the we...
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- My kids aren't at that stage yet but I wonder, were you ever close to him? Is this all a teenage thing or is there more to it? My boys are only 11 and 9 but I make s...
- Once my older (by one and two years) brothers were 15 & 16, they stayed home while we went on family vacations. They were home by themselves, my Mom and Dad and my sis...
- Sorry, but family is family and he should have to go. And he should be talked to BEFORE the trip about attitude! Don't allow him to let you be miserable-that is how he...
Graduation Trip
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on January 9, 2012
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Ok, i'm not sure if this is even do able....My daughter will be graduating in June and she really deserves a great gift. One of her dreams is to go to London and I rea...
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- Well, with it being a personal trip, fundraising can be tricky. You could see if your church would allow you to do fundraiser/dinner. Another option is a yard sale o...
- Why don't you have her look into a student exchange for a semester in college? She'd be over there longer and be able to get college credit for it.
- assuming this is a college graduation trip (can't imagine that being appropriate for a HS grad gift), I would obviously make her pay for part of the trip herself. you ...
16 Year Old Daughter Issues
Asked by K.O. from Bakersfield
on March 15, 2007
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My 16 year old pretty much talks to me when she feels she has to or when she wants something. She has had some problems this year that we put her into counseling fo...
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- Hi K., I sympathise with your situation. For us, it happened during my daughter's 15th year. I came up with a theory. I have no idea how valid it is; but it make...
- do you have any similar interest or does she have an interest that you could share? even if its just watching tv show or shopping.. make her hang out with you for two ...
- Just about a 1/2 hour ago I heard this author Dr. Chap Clark of a new book "Hurt" on a radio program. They were talking about teens, and they did talk about just what ...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Ran Away and Doesn't Seem to Be Sorry She Did It!!!
Asked by A.H. from Tampa
on August 21, 2006
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My daughter ran away and was gone for 3 wks before I found her. She hasn't said she was sorry and has a "I'm an adult" attitude. How do I punish her with out having he...
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- Like all the other mom's who responded I feel there is a communication gap there, and I also know how difficult it is to communicate with a 17 year old. One thing you...
- More than a punishment what you need to find out why she ran away. I am a mother of a 13 years old boy. Thanks God we are not facing those difficulties yet and I hope ...
- 17 is a tough age!!! She is sprouting wings and should do so with respect and limitations. As long as she lives with you this is a requirement. If she wants to "move...
15 Year Old Won't Wear Retainers - HELP!
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on May 29, 2008
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Hi,
My 15 year old intelligent and sweet son had his braces removed in February. (He wore them for 3 years due to failure to wear his bands consistantly - regardles...
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- A., The teenager is harder to talk to than the toddler! I don't know why that is, but that's just how it goes. You can always remind him (if you haven't already) that...
- We had permanent retainers put on the back of my daughters teeth. It is a little metal bar that they glue on the back. Is this a possibility for your son?
- All I can say is that I wasted thousands of dollars and 4 years in braces by not wearing my retainer. I can't believe my mom didn't strangle me. :) I am now 36 and fac...
LOONG Road Trip, Need Car Games or Ear Plugs....
Asked by B.J. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2010
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We're going on a 12 1/2 hour road trip Tuesday, w/o a DVD player. (My 5 kids ages infant to young teen) + my sweet lil 10 month old nephew who just HATES the car & sc...
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- Car bingo (you can find these at toy store, drug store, or make one yourself) where you have a magnetic bingo board and fill it with a marker when you match traffic si...
- Oh lordy...we're planning for the same thing! We've done a few short trips (like 4-6 hours) and the thing that works best for me (my kids are 2.5 and 10 months) is to...
- Can you leave at night so they sleep? that is my only idea
What to Get My 16 Year Old for Her Road Trip
Asked by A.F. from Detroit
on April 16, 2009
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My Daughter is 16 and she is going on a mission trip in june and she is traveling for about 9 hours the first day to get there. She will be traveling with other teens ...
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- Hi A., How about coloring books and crayons? Even this age will enjoy them when they are bored! They can even rip out pages to share. You can also buy packages of col...
- Books that fit her age group, Stormie Omaritian who wrote "Power of a Praying Wife" also has "Power of a Praying Teen" that I purchased for my newphew. Also, magazine...
- we always had a great Battleship game going. You can make them on your own graph paper. it's a great 2 person game. if you want details, email me.
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...
Packing Tips (For a Trip)
Asked by A.F. from New York
on June 10, 2011
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My husband, two year old and I are taking a road trip in a month to North Carolina. We are first going to stay in New Jersey for the 4th of July and then head to North...
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- not much time, Kennel the dog. no room. good luck, M.
- Take the stroller. Minimize toys. Other than that sounds like you've got this down. Possibly consider a small Thule for the roof.... or a cheaper brand.
- I agree with Nina K. Ask yourself, "If I left it behind would it ruin the trip?" Or its companion question, "If I took it with me would it ruin the trip?" ...
