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Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
Seeking Childrens Clothing
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on November 2, 2007
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Looking for a Resale shop that sells nice childrens clothing for preteen & teens in the western Wayne County & Oakland County area.
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- Once Upon A Child is a great re-sale shop that I had always depended on. I'm not sure of the locations at this time since some have moved and some have closed, but I'...
- Try E-bay. People sell new/gently used brand name clothes and its so much cheaper than buying at the mall. Search by store name such as Kids Gap, Limited Too, ect. ...
- I think there is one in West Oaks shopping center. In case you don't know where it is, it's across Novi Road from Twelve Oaks Mall. The shopping center is basically ...
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...
Young Teens and Clothing Styles
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on June 27, 2011
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Do you let your daughter where the tights that they sell in the mall jewelry stores such as the lacey fish nets? I bought them for my girl not realizing how adult look...
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- My daughter is 16... responsible and mature. She is pretty good about what she wears to not go overboard with risque. I allow her to create her own style. She mos...
- I've noticed that we are slowly accepting things that we totally would NOT have accepted years ago. The gradual change from cute, classic children's clothing to the tr...
- If she's covered and you just don't agree w/ the style that is one thing. If she is wearing suggestive or revealing clothing - another. I'd talk with her about it. ...
How Often Do You Buy Clothes?
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on August 25, 2011
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I read another post on here about how much money you have left over at the end of the month to buy things such as clothes and it got me thinking about how often people...
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- I seem to be buying clothes continually. I never buy expensive clothes, and often try to pick up bargains at a great second hand store. I need to stop!
- Wow, I wish I were more like you:) I tend to get my clothes off the clearance rack whenever I see something that I think looks good on me, I'll buy it. I tend to wea...
- I only buy clothes when I have absolutely no other choice. I know it's not normal, but I HATE to shop. So if my size changes, or the butts are finally all worn out on ...
Just Kickin' It Clothes
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 30, 2011
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My wardrobe is desperately in need of some updating. I haven't bought anything new or different in forever. Now that I'm working out and feeling good about myself, I'm...
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- I say trash your old bulky logo t-shirts and baggy sweat pants unless you are painting. Any of the stores mentioned will carry simple fitted or shaped t-shirts and...
- I love targets selection of clothes. I think that alot of the teenie bopper stuff is very still mom worthy for wearing. and if you wanted the more mature look their ...
- My new place for getting clothes is Lands End Canvas. You get it on line but can return to Sears that carries Land Ends. You can usually do free shipping to receive ...
Funky Clothes for Older Girls
Asked by H.M. from Portland
on February 2, 2008
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I am at a loss. How come there are so many cute, independently-designed clothes for little girls (and boys), but not for older kids? I have two daughters and have go...
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- H., Have you ever shopped at The Children's Place? There is one in Westfield Vancouver Mall. They have sizes up to 14/16 and they are all very unique and trendy. The...
- Hi H. ~ Really, the best place I've found to buy cute girls' clothes that are not too teenage is Target. The Target off of I5 near LO and Wilsonville has really cut...
- I think Hanna Andersen has bigger sizes...
Do You Give Your Kids Your Hand Me down Clothes?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on January 20, 2012
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I'm short, 5ft 2in, and pretty small... I have a lot of clothes that I don't wear anymore, and I've been saving some things for my daughters, ages 6 and 8. Some of thi...
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- my friends mom had abox of stuffed saved from the 70's and i remember being so jealous. I would save only the things that ARE trendy because it ussually repeats every...
- Hi, R.: Ask your children what they think. Just a thought. D.
- Only t-shirts and sweatshirts that are fairly small that I used to be able to wear, but no longer - and they are "girly" t-shirts for either local sports teams, or pla...
Is There a Piece of Clothes from Your Husband That You Want It Gone?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on January 17, 2012
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Almost finish unpacking, I let my husband clothes (besides his suits) to the least, so here I am putting things on place and AGAIN, I found some stuff that I really do...
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- Almost everything my husband owns. He goes to work everyday in uniform, so dressing himself isn't something he thinks too much about. Consequently the rest of his wa...
- With my ex I used to box up and date all the clothes he had that he never wore, if after a year he still didn't ask about them I gave them away. I am having similar...
- I am a husband, so here would be my acceptable limit. Anything acquired while you and he are together (MIL gifts) - ditch. You don't need his permission. You dres...
People Who Dress in Walmart Clothes Are Low Classe
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on October 18, 2010
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This is what a snobby Mom at my son's school said to me today - I actually was dressed in JC penney today, but normally I am a top to toe walmart kind of girl, I am a ...
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- i wear and dress my child in walmart clothes. they are perfectly fine for us. it seems that this woman has a twisted look on what the world sees as low class. there is...
- Is she worth setting straight? This other Mom was rude and elitist. I would either say something to her or decide she isn't worth it and steer clear as much as possibl...
- It doesn't matter what others think. I shop at walmart. My daughter is 2 1/2 and is growing like a weed. I am sorry but I refuse to pay $30 for an outfit that she is j...
