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Social Groups for 17 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from New York
on May 2, 2009
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Hi Moms, I need to find a place where my child can socialize without fear of her peers using drugs and alcohol. It seems to me that all her friends are into experiment...
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- Hi S., This is a problem in most neighborhoods. The 17 year old is so in-between as far as night life etc. Are there any church teen groups? Sometimes there can be dan...
- That's tough. I too grew up in NYC and the only people that never drank or smoked pot were the nerds in 'Campus Ministry' at my highschool. And you know what- come to ...
- Hi S., I have a 20 yo and an almost 16 yo, so I can relate. I suggest the YMCA in your area--they have a program called Strong Kids, it's free, and teens ages 13-18 c...
Curfew for My 15 Year Old Daughter?
Asked by M.C. from Indianapolis
on September 19, 2009
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My 15 year old daughter will turn 16 next month. Some of her friends drive, so she can now stay out late if she wants to and we allow her to. So far we haven't had any...
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- my son is only 1, but when i was growing up (i'm now 30) i didn't have a set curfew. it just depended on what i was doing. but usually i would have to be home around...
- When my son was 16 I let him stay out to 12 because that was my curfew growing up. If he wanted to stay longer at a friends house and play video games he would call me...
- My curfew when I was a kid would always vary. (I can't go by my own kids because they're 4 years and 8 months!) If I wanted to go see a late movie, I could go but I ...
My 14 Year Old Daughter Has a 16 Year Old Boyfriend.
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 26, 2008
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I have a very mature and responsible freshman daughter who has been "dating" a 16 1/2 year old junior. She sees him at school and talks to him on the phone. I have l...
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- Dear J., i ha a hard time understanding what could be wrong with this? Sounds perfectly healthy and normal to me. You say you trst your daughter, so that's great. ...
- Hi J.! Having had teenagers I can tell you that it sounds as if you are making a positive step. If you told her she couldn't see him they would probably just sneak a...
- Just thought I'd throw this in... When I was 14 dating a 17 year old boy, our families of course were skeptical... I ended up dating him throughout high school a...
Teenage Support Group for Moms
Asked by R.L. from Austin
on February 4, 2009
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Does anyone know of a support group for single parents of teens in Austin. NOT talking about 'teen parents' - there seem to be plenty of those. I'm talking about the...
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- Ask about a mom's group at your child's school. If there isn't one, I bet you could start one. Having agreement on teen rules so you don't feel you are battling the...
- id check w/ a few local churches and see what they have to offer.
- This came over on my local mom's group email in Austin It's about workshops geared towards raising teen daughters but she might know of actual support groups. Either...
Seeking "Moms of Teens" Group
Asked by P.K. from Phoenix
on August 7, 2008
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There's tons of groups out there for mothers of pre-schoolers, but has anyone heard of groups for mothers of teens in or near the Chandler area? It would be great to c...
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- Hey my dear friend, P.! I didn't know you were on here! =) CCC is starting a new group called "SMILE" (Supporting Moms In Love Everyday). I'm not sure when the kick...
- Boy, am I with you! I have been wishing/wanting to have something like that at our church for the parents of the Jr. High and High School. There are so many more iss...
- P.: I hear you. I have three children also.3. My oldest is so busy with Honors classes and spending time with friends and working (rarely had time to drive over th...
15 Year Old Who Stays on Computer All the Time.
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on April 11, 2008
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hey moms! I know this is really not a huge issue to most people, but for me it is a huge issue. I have a 15 year old step-son who lives on the computer or the cell pho...
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- The computer and cell phone are PRIVELEDGES that you get for completion of you chores. No completion, no computer or phone. It is that simple. If you go to work, does ...
- take the computer out of the room for starters...
- I have a 14 year old son so I understand the computer thing! I really do but in our house we only let them play on Fridays after school is done, ( We homeschool) Anywa...
Advice on 15 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Oklahoma City
on April 4, 2007
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I have recently found out my 15 y/o has gone behind my back to date a 17 y/o. When she first talked about him, I put my foot down and said she was not allowed to date...
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- I think you are absolutely doing the right thing. Whether she realizes it or not, you are looking out for her best interest. She has so many other things to focus on r...
- I totally understand your point of view. I dated an 17yr old when I was 14 and lost my virginity to this guy. I wish my parents would have stepped in and forbid me t...
- K., A little advice, I was in the same situation when I was in high school, and the more my parents tried to push me away from him, the more I wanted to be with this...
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...
Help Disapline/ Definance of a 16 Year Old
Asked by T.P. from Sacramento
on July 18, 2008
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I know the teenage years are supposed to be trying and that the closer the kids get to being adults the more they start pulling away from the parents. I just got my d...
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- The teen years can be tough. It is nice that your daughter has a concerned mother. My words of advice: 1- Get to know the moms of your daughter's friends. Maybe they ...
- T., I am nowhere near your situation as my daughter is only 4, but I DO know that our blessed little angels are a challenge at all ages. First of all, I am gl...
- Hi T., I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your daughter. I'm not in your situation, but my sister is with her 14 year old daughter and I was hoping to ge...
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 ...
