Girls' Night Out: Adult Child
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18 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on August 29, 2010
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Hi,
My 18 year old daughter is sleeping overnight with a boyfriend. I have told her that this is not acceptable to me and that it is definetly not ladylike. She to...
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- First of all using terms like "tramp" is NOT appropriate for any mother to use. While your daughter's behavior at this age is not acceptable you need to realize at thi...
- Okay A., After reading the responses you got I have to say this.....especially to the Mom's that seem to think an 18 year old having sex is a major offense. How many ...
- The day that any of my kids, who are living under my roof, thinks its ok to stay the night at a boyfriends/girlfriends home will have their bags packed waiting for the...
Dads of Girls
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 27, 2011
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Sometimes I take pity on my husband being the only guy in a house of girls. Even the three cats are neutered so they don't count as boys either :) For instance my hu...
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- Father/daughter relationships are even more important as they become teenagers and that begins right now. It is important for him to let them know how special, smart, ...
- My husband is a very hands on dad. When he can, is the one to pick the girls up from slumber parties, bowling after swim meets, friend's houses, dances. He takes the...
- When a girl has a dad who really cares what she wears, who she's with, she knows she's loved, cared for, and protected. She may even protest, but deep in her heart sh...
Moms of Teenage Girls...
Asked by L.A. from Chattanooga
on October 23, 2011
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My daughter, who turned 16 last week, would like permission to go meet a boy who is 18 & lives in the next town over (30 min) whom she has never met before (except on ...
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- I am one of the most open minded on here as far as what I allow and don't allow my daughter to do and to this idea.... ..........even I would say HELL NO to this ide...
- Looking at the majority of responses you have your answer, but I will be another mom to reiterate HELL NO! This is an opportunity to teach your daughter a lesson on h...
- NO NO NO NO NO!! What happened to the boy going out of his way to meet a girl!!! Please do not let your daughter do this. She needs to respect herself enough and have ...
My Adult Daughter Doesn't Seem to Need Me
Asked by C.H. from Grand Rapids
on August 30, 2010
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How do I get my adult daughter to share the ups and downs of her life with me? I know that she's got a very busy life with a full time job, a beautiful 4 year old son...
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- ...Judging by her reaction to you, ie: defensiveness and then hanging up the phone on you... I would say, that yes, she was avoiding your calls. next, sure she may ...
- Yikes.. She sounds like a young mom with a very busy life. You sound like a wonderful mom. You remind me of my mom.. Many times, she would call or email and I just...
- At this point, she shouldn't need you in most ways. She is an adult now. She will choose what and how she communicates with you. I know you desire more then that, but...
18 Year Old Not Listening to Me....
Asked by W.K. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Im so frustrated and angry right now. My sons 18 & 17 decided to spend the week with their father, they were supposed to come home on Sunday, well we are supposed to g...
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- I don't know for sure what area he's in but isn't he really safer there?
- First off...take a deep breath. Okay...17 and 18 year olds don't listen to their mothers anyway. You are worried and that's normal for a momma, but you are overreac...
- I sooo feel your pain. This afternoon my bro called to tell me HIS 19 yo was stranded in NYC with her BF. I'm like, are you for real? What am I supposed to do about it...
Gift Ideas from Sam Moon for 15 & 18 Yo Girls
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on December 19, 2008
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I usually give gift cards for their b-days, but for Christmas, I really want to have gifts under the tree for my 3 nieces. Any suggestions for items from Sam Moon oth...
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- Do you have your heart set on Sam Moon? They carry a lot of knockoffs and some of the quality is not that great. If you go in knowing that then you should be ok. ...
- I just bought my daughter a cosmetic bag set from Sam Moon's for her birthday! She loves them! I also went and bought another set for a friend who was moving away. ...
- Purses for dressy occasions.
Mother and Adult Daughter
Asked by J.T. from Washington DC
on August 20, 2009
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My adult daughter doesn't want me in her life. I am out of the inner loop. What can I do?
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- Again, you didn't provide too many details, but I'll tell you that my mother and I had a lot of problems dealing with each other. Especially after my younger brother d...
- I'm guessing this didn't happen over night. Is she hanging out with a bad crowd or is she busy working, dating, going to school, etc? Some detail on how things got t...
- How old is she and what are the reasons? It may take time if there are any hurts that haven't been dealt with. However, you could start writing to her and hope that on...
What's a Good Age to Let Girls Start to Date, Go Out with Groups of Friends, Etc
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on December 18, 2007
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I have three girls and one boy, and don't want to start a precedent, but what is a good age to let girls start to date (one on one), go out with groups of friends (gir...
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- well coming from the girl that used to beg my mom to go here and there by myself, i think the best thing to do if u r not sure is to tell her she can go only if they m...
- I've got the same issues. My 14 year old keeps pushing for more and I have to know where to set the limit and it is not always easy. My guess is it depends on the ch...
- L., That is a great question. I don't have a girl, but I am one. My dad didn't let us date until we were 16, and that was if our grades were good. I think all that ...
18 Year Old Out of Control!
Asked by D.B. from Dothan
on March 3, 2008
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I have an 18 year old daughter. She is in 11th grade, she works part time after school. She has no respect for me or my husband (her step dad). I constantly am doing f...
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- I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. Don't be afraid of your daughter. She knows she can threaten you (mentally speaking)and she is getting away with it. St...
- I agree that tough love is the best way to go. Tell her what you expect from her, but try not to be confrontational. At 18, she thinks she knows EVERYTHING ( trust m...
- Hi D.: Since your daughter is 18 now, I think it would be a "wake-up call" to her if you could bear to let go a little---and then NOT bailing her out when she does...
Young Girls Dating
Asked by V.B. from Dallas
on July 9, 2011
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I am the guardian of an 18 years old (she turned 18 on July 3rd); her parents live overseas and during the school time she lives on Campus, but spend her long week-end...
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- Even after I was an adult, I was not welcome to behave in certain ways while I was living in my parents house out of respect for them. When 18yos try to assert tha...
- True, she is legal since she is 18 and she is not your bio child, HOWEVER.... anyone living under my roof at any age will go by my house rules or they will be asked t...
- your home your rules. You tell her your expectations, whatever they are, & if she doesn't abide by them she is free to leave. i personally think she took took your...
