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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 ...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Rules for a 14 Year old...how Much Freedom to Give Them
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on February 6, 2011
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I have a 14 yo daughter in 9th grade. I am just wondering what other moms who have a teenage daughter allow them to do with friends. Do you let them roam the mall wi...
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- If you're uncomfortable then go with your gut. I have a 15 year old daughter and we were pretty strict. She's so glad too. We wouldn't let her roam the mall alone u...
- This is always so hard to start letting them have independence. Part of the decision you need to make is do you trust your daughter? Do you start to give her freedom...
- It's tough to let them go and I agree you have to, but like the other moms said, you have to trust your instincts, do it in small increments and in situations that are...
How Can I Get My 14 Year Old to Enjoy School?
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son who has dislike school since second grade. It has been a constant struggle to get him up in the morning and to motivate him to take pride in h...
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- Hi S., I am also on the tail end of my masters in psychology as an MFT, and a former educator. Authors Ryan & Deci (2001) wrote a wonderful article about somet...
- For his dad to take an interest would make a difference.
- Hi there! Maybe trying to get him interested in something like sports or some sort of club might be good for him. Is he good at music or doing something with his hand...
13 Year Old Boy Self Esteem
Asked by L.N. from New York
on January 1, 2010
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our son, 13, has been talking about his painful feelings. he feels that he has never been good at any sports, we encourage him and support him, he sees the superstar ...
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- Seems to me this child (your son) should find something he is really good at and can enjoy as a hobby. He may not be a nayural athlete and that's ok. I hope he knows...
- God blesses each of us with different gifts. He still needs to find his. If he is more concerned about how others perceive him, it's normal at that age. Just tell him ...
- I think you should be proud of him and very releived that he trusts you to open up to you like that and talk about his feelings to you!!! That is so important! Look ...
Advise on a Gift for a 10 Year Old
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on April 10, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm going to be visiting some friends that we haven't seen in several years since they live out of state. Their children have really grown since we saw the...
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- I'd suggest tween type jewelry, like at Claire's, maybe nail polish if her parents aren't opposed or if she likes to read the Emily Windsnap series is a lot of fun for...
- My niece is 8 and loves Hannah Montana and High School Musical especially. Maybe something HSM related? Also if shes a bit more mature, something for her room. I was t...
- The kids at our school are all of a suddden into "gimp". It has been around forever but they love it! You can get it at Jo-Ann's. It is a long plastic - rubbery stri...
A Very Sassy 11 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Stockton
on February 13, 2008
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I love my daughter to pieces. I am a single mom and have been for 7 years. We are very close but when she doesn't get her way, she gets an attitude with me. She is ver...
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- This is what worked for me. First her disrespect is just that -HER disrespect. It really is her choice to use disrespect as a tool to get to you. Take away the hot but...
- I have a 17 year old that was and still is the same way. If you don't nip it now, it only gets worse. There is a book called Positive Parenting with a Plan. I would...
- I'm a pediatric nurse in a hospital, and a mother of an 11 year old myself. My best advice - consistency, and a willingness not to be her best friend. The precedence...
13 Year Old and Sleepovers
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on November 22, 2010
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I have a 13 year old daughter who loves having sleepovers. For a while, she would frequently have them at our home, but we have had a remodeling project going on and ...
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- My 9 year old asks for sleepovers all the time but askin' ain't gettin'! We allow them once a month if her behavior and school are going well. She doesn't get much sle...
- When I was 13 I was NEVER home! It was a running joke that when the weekend came, I was a ghost! I had a really good group of friends and I think we rotated houses eve...
- My youngest does sleepovers all the time (just turned 14). Whether I say yes to a sleepover is mostly based upon what activies are going on with our family. I try to...
Seeking Advice on Instilling Responsibility and Discipline in a 12 Year Old Girl
Asked by L.C. from New York
on April 7, 2008
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Seeking suggestions and advice on getting a 12 year old to listen and respect the rules of the house and my authority. My daughter is a very smart student and easily ...
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- Take the computer away, and tell your husband that he needs to ehlp back you up during this time!!!! I have 4 kids ( 2 10 year olds, a 7 and a 6) and they ALL have cho...
- she is obsessed with the computer and making videos for you tube or i-chatting with her friends.talking on the phone.TV She is 12, Change the password on the com...
- L., You totally described my oldest son...he's nine and is way above level in school and because everything comes so easy he to puts forth the minimum effort required...
11 Year Old Daughter Lacks Fear of Authority
Asked by S.F. from Dallas
on November 10, 2010
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Help! I am a work at home mum with two great kids. A 7 year old son and a 11 year old daughter. My daughter, over the last year or so, has become increasingly disrespe...
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- But that's good, isn't it? I mean, good for you to raise someone without fear of authority. When did fear of that kind ever help? Respect would be a good thing though....
- my step daughter did that (we know why but it's personal)....how it got stopped?? complete iscolation, she was stuck in her room doing homework while in there, or doin...
- This behavior sounds right on target. She is hitting her preteen years and puberty may be setting in. Those who don't listen feel. The trick with punishments is they h...
