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12 Year Old and Makeup
Asked by J.S. from Provo
on December 28, 2008
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My daughter is turning 12 this next week. At what age would you recommend her wearing makeup. She has a beautiful face with freckles, but she has always wanted to we...
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- I started my girls out at age 12 with mascara and lip gloss and light colored lipsticks. It was just enough to let them feel like they were wearing make-up and little...
- I really discourage the eye makeup. I think lip gloss is okay. Girls are trying to grow up way too fast to impress the boys or she could attract much older boys atte...
- I think 12 is a reasonable age to start on some make-up, especially if she is wanting it. And you've already taken that first very important step - skin care. If she g...
Should I 86 My 12 Year Old Son's X-box 360
Asked by G.J. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2007
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My son got an X-Box 360 for Christmas and joined the gaming community that came with the unit, so he can play with other players on line. He wears the headset and hos...
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- Hello G.! I must say that XBox live is NOT FOR KIDS... my son is 14 years old and I do not allow him to utulize that service. My husband plays games on it, so i have...
- The XBox communities have a lot of older people playing and they usually dont take well to a 12 year old joining it. They prefer older gamers. So as a reaction he may ...
- G., I personally think that the in home game systems are right up there with TV. If you can't get your things done then you going get to use them. If you can't ge...
My 13 Year Old Isn't Doing His Homework and Is Misbehaving in School
Asked by A.U. from Washington DC
on March 27, 2009
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My 13 year old isn't doing his homework and is misbehaving in school. This is his second attempt at the 6th grade and I am worried he won't make it. He doesn't bring h...
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- hi A., it does sound as if *something* has happened to set off this behavior, as you seem to indicate this is not just his personality. i doubt it's sudden-onset ADD ...
- Hi A., I know this can be frustrating for everyone. First, now that you have taken everything away from him, there is no motivation to be responsible. You might wan...
- Hopefully, you've gotten lots of helpful advice. My oldest has many of the same challenges you describe. Some kids need a lot of attention. Much of what you describ...
*UPDATED* Grade School Drama Too... This Is Beyond Bullying. >:(
Asked by M.W. from Nashville
on March 16, 2011
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My niece is in the 5th grade. 3 years ago she survived the car accident that killed her parents, but her foot was crushed so now she has a prosthetic that attaches at ...
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- My first thought is that she ought to kick that girl in the butt with her prothesis, but yep that would be wrong. You should be able to find the superintendent of sch...
- Try to get the girls last name and do an internet search for her. Call all her teachers and ask them to help her.Call the school and talk to the school social worker...
- Man! I am so disappionted about the way the school is handling this...Hugs and smiles to you and your niece. Make sure you let us know how you managed to get this reso...
12 Year Old Loosing Her Mind?!?!?
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on April 3, 2007
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I have a 12 year old daughter and I'm not kidding you since the day she turned 12 I have had soo many problems with her! She is a natural leader and a sweetheart. Ev...
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- She sounds like a normal 12 yo. She's trying to learn how to be independent. This is an essential step in her development and it is difficult for everyone especial...
- I know exactly what you are talking about. When My now 13 year old turned 12 she did the same thing. The lying about having homework done, chores being done, feeding t...
- Hi J., I've mentioned this before on this site, and I think it's appropriate for your situation. Get her involved in activities. A local theater production, a churc...
Type of Punishment for 13 Year Old
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on October 28, 2008
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So our 13 year created his own my space account against our wishes so to speak. he has been begging us for one for a sometime now. We have told him that we didn't ap...
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- Hello D., I believe that you are both right. He set up the page against your wishes, so if he is allowed to keep it what has he learned? That he can get away with it!...
- Maybe since he was begging for myspace you should have sat and talked to him and found out why he felt it was so important. My Daughter is 14 and she has a myspace. It...
- I agree that a punishment is in order because he went against your wishes. But, I think he should be able to keep his myspace account because everyone has one and you...
What to Say to a 12 Year Old About Being No Santa
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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Ok Let me rephrase my question since I am looking like a jerk because people are taking what I am saying is wrong. My oldest daughters are 10 and 11(soon to be 12). I ...
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- I am a mother of a large family with 10 children. We did Santa for years, until I truly gave my life to Christ and began to believe his word, which is very, very clea...
- Hi R., First off, I wish more people really understood the reason for Christmas is the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! Second, I would just wait until your dau...
- ok, I just skimmed the responses because this is a debate I am going through myself. Mine will be 12yo by Christmas and says and acts as if she believes. I agree, sh...
4Th Grade and Not Medicating -- How to Deal with the School?
Asked by C.W. from Columbus
on July 28, 2008
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My 9 yrs was diagnosed at 4 yrs. with obstructive sleep apnea, and ADHD. I was recently divorced and remarried. We chose to change dietary habits (dairy protein into...
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- Have you tried melatonin for the sleep issues? My daughter has used this natural supplement with great success. She was experiencing night terrors as a result of sle...
- I think it's very scarey that so many children are diagnosed with something and medicated for something to function within socially acceptable "norms". If burning off...
- have you considered homeschooling???? i think i would if the school system don't want to help your child learn and learn where he needs to be acidemiclly i would look ...
11 Year Old Chores
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on March 8, 2012
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My 11 y/o has daily chores that include straightening her room, the guest bath, feeding the dog and emptying the dishwasher. I'm thinking that it's time to add more si...
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- Yes it is typical. Well when my daughter was this age I taught her how to wash clothes. So she was responsible for washing her own clothes. She also cleaned the kitche...
- I think that is a wonderful idea. I have a son who is 9yrs. He has an itinerary happy chart is what we call it this check list has to be done in the morning before sch...
- My 7 and 14 year old boys have had chores since they could walk, maybe before that. It's part of being a family. Since it's been that way forever, neither of them co...
Mom's of Teens??? 13 Year Old daughter...left out...her Choice???
Asked by G.G. from Madison
on February 21, 2011
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Hey Moms! I have a great 13 year old daughter. Talented, smart, fun.....To me, an outgoing personality gal, it seems that she is always, always getting left out at s...
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- Well, I think you've answered your own question (she seems happy). And you also revealed WHY she's so independent and doesn't really need a lot of reinforcement fro...
- You don't need to spend $500 on a counselor to pose this question to your daughter. The key is to keep your question brief and matter-of-fact-sounding. "Hey hone...
- It depends on your approach. You may ask her as IF she made the decision (something like "honey, why do you not participate in XYZ", then from there she can begin to ...
