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Do I Feel Overly Responsible for My Kids?
Asked by H.L. from New York
on November 30, 2010
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I'm curious how other mothers handle feeling responsible for their childrens' happiness. I feel incredibly responsible because children don't ask to be born. It's ou...
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- I'm wondering if your mother reallly didn't expect anything from you as a child other than to just be a child because you sound as though you are able to care for your...
- hmmmm.... I don't think I agree with you. One reason is that I believe that we exist before we are born and I do believe that children want to be born- to come down t...
- I used to have a friend who lived by the statement "my children were not asked to be born" and she slept with her children at night instead of her husband(longer story...
At Wit's End with 18 Yr Old
Asked by S.O. from San Antonio
on December 29, 2011
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Hey Moms and Dads: Need stories of hope today. I could throttle my 18 yr old.
My youngest is going backwards in maturity at a time where he really needs to "m...
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- When did you start to prepare your child for the future? Did he have to clean his room or house, do laundry, cook a meal or did you do it all? Sometimes parents do t...
- We are dealing with some things with my 18 year old stepson, who graduated this past spring, made no attempt to even apply or consider any colleges - currently he is j...
- Sorry this is late. This is typical. They have so much on their minds but yet don't want to face any of it!! I even found my daughter wasting time playing with old toy...
Am I Doing the Right Thing.
Asked by G.H. from Lawton
on June 25, 2008
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I'm retired military. I stayed in the town where my last assignment was located. We moved here in 2002 when my daughter began 7th grade. I didn't plan on staying he...
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- G., Once upon a time, I was the same way your daughter is (for the most part.) I didn't handle my money well and was irresponsible with my time (when it came to...
- I support your decision, G., and will keep you both in my prayers. My daughter is also 18 & it is very hard to let them go. I was a lot like your daughter at her age. ...
- G., I'm writing as a daughter and a mother. I believe you are doing the right thing. I only truly became a responsible adult when I was forced to become one. As a pa...
Teenage Sons 15Th Birthday and Not One Friend Has Sent Him HB on FB
Asked by L.U. from Phoenix
on November 20, 2012
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Ok so I have sensed that my teenage son has had some peer issues. He prefers to hang out with adults, one adult (50+ yrs) says that my son is very mature and it is ok ...
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- Try to join a church. Church friends are usually more friendly than school groups. I feel your pain. Have family over tonight or go somewhere very special with h...
- I think you're way to concerned with your son's social life. He's 15 and introverted. And NONE of the kids he goes to HS with will matter when he goes to college. T...
- If the kids are in school today, perhaps they aren't on Facebook or said happy birthday in person. Let's face it, high school can be tough. Once he goes to colle...
18 Y/o Daughter Issues
Asked by C.C. from Washington DC
on November 23, 2011
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I have a wonderful 18 y/o who is an independent smart person just like her mom! Before she went off to college in August (We are letting her stay on campus even though...
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- C.: I feel for you. When my daughter, now 25, was in college, she got engaged...she dropped out of college and worked for a while then decided to go back and broke ...
- She is 18 not 13...you obviously love her very much and don't want her to make the same mistakes that you made...this starts off with good communication. When I w...
- You must be praying and hoping she changes her mind! I agree they are way too young. I hope they dont do anything they will regret but I dont know how you can stop it...
Party/Gifts For an 8Th Grade Graduation?
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on May 29, 2011
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My daughters graduate from 8th grade the week after next. I had not intended to have a party (for a few reasons). My plan was to attend their graduation with a few clo...
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- Hi K., I am a bit late responding. I am amazed how parents want to through such a huge party for 8th grade. My son is graduating at the end of June and we are having ...
- My brother has his 8th grade graduation on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything about parties or gifts. We are attending the ceremony, then taking him and a couple friends...
- Our school has an awards ceremony for the 20% of kids (although anyone can attend) receiving an award. Afterward is a dance/party for the class members only with teac...
When Is a Child Considered "Grown"
Asked by L.H. from St. Louis
on November 14, 2011
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Last I checked, 18 yearsof age is not considered grown up. I feel grown is when you are able to take care of yourself in every aspect of living, and mom has no more c...
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- Some people never reach maturity or make reasonable or responsible decisions. The law says a person is an adult at 18, but even this doesn't always hold true since a ...
- In reality, about 30! I know they think they're grown at 18, but they don't have any world or life experience at that age. We have to let them make their own decisio...
- When they act like it!!
19 Year Old Finding Herself
Asked by S.O. from Fayetteville
on April 8, 2008
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Our 19 year old daughter lives at home and goes to college. Which we are paying the bill. While living at home we ask what we feel like a simple rules(maybe a bit old ...
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- I feel like you if an adult child doesn't want to follow my simple rules for living in my home and I am supporting her cut her completly off. let her support her self...
- Hey S... You are doing the right thing....give her no money or anything else that you pay for...including a roof over her head....it is called tough love...lock you...
- I know this is ging to sound very harsh but TOUGH LOVE is best. I too am on my second marriage. I had to show my daughter the door when she started the same kind of ...
Adult Child Living at Home
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2012
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To pay rent or not to pay rent. That is the question.
In brief: had to quit college due to no money. Is 23. Has decided to work as a waiter instead of putting forth...
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- Uh, its time for some tough love. I paid rent starting when I turned 18 until I bought a condo at age 24. I paid rent, had "chores" and told my mom when to expect me...
- Yes! He should pay rent! I lived with my mom Until I was 27, including some of the time I was in college. The ONLY time I was not expected to pay rent was when I wa...
- Rent is a good option. I wouldn't put him out - just yet. Base rent on what he really afford to pay. You should also outline the rules that he must follow living in y...
The Dreaded Facebook Question
Asked by Y.M. from Chicago
on April 5, 2011
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So, I'm new to mamapedia and I searched for other facebook questions, but just wanted your opinion. I have been with my BF for 4 years - we are not married, and don't...
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- You are in the beginning of a relationship and you're already seeing a counselor? This is the time you should be madly in love and have no problems. If you have issues...
- Not sure if this helps you at all, but: My husband doesn't even HAVE a FB account. He doesn't want one and thinks they (for the most part) are terrific wastes of tim...
- Do you have kids together? otherwise Walk Away from this guy now. You are not insecure, he is a cheater.
