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16 Year Old Son & Stepdad That Don't Get Along*** PLEASE I NEED HELP!***
Asked by S.B. from Spartanburg
on January 28, 2008
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This is very humiliating but I just don't know what else to do, or anyone else to ask. My son & my husband are constantly verbally fighting each other. My 16 yr old so...
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- I have been in your son's shoes. My question to you is , is your husband steping too far out tying to be your sons father. That was a constant battle between my se...
- Hi, Firstly, I was your son at one point. I am now a 31 year old Mother of 2 beautiful children and my parents have so much guilt for choosing spouses over me, time ...
- Whatever you do, please get Christian counselling for your family. You don't ever want to risk your family's safety. There are wonderful books on boundaries by D...
Need Help with 16 Year Old Son
Asked by C.H. from Houston
on February 11, 2011
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Here's the situation...I have a 16 yr old son who does not communicate with his family, failing school, is defiant and disrespectful to adults and acts like he is the ...
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- He sounds like me as a 16 year old. It was a living hell for me, and definately for my poor parents. No one thought to give it a name then. They all just said I was...
- There is most definitely something wrong when a 16 year old doesn't leave the house, doesn't enjoy any activities, and is failing school...what a horribly unsuccessful...
- Been there (am there). Don't have the answers. Just wondering if he really does have friends. My son has a lot of "friends" at school, but none whose last name or a...
Help Raising a Very Attached Tween
Asked by J.M. from Lafayette
on March 6, 2010
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How do you get ur tween to focus on her life instead of mom?
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- you don't other kids do. Mine was that way and out grew it. The other kids got him to disconnect with me. your just a security blanket. mine got real bad after my div...
- I understand where you're coming from. My daughter is 13 and very mature for her age. She would rather go to the movies with me and my friends than call friends of h...
- LOL seee you have the oposite problem than i i want more to do with my teens and they dont want me too but take it from me your gonna miss it .I have a 17 year old abo...
Christmas Presents for a 15 Year Old Boy???
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on November 14, 2008
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this year is hard!!! He's a typical boy...video games, video games, video games....
Any other ideas on what to get him??? I'm at a loss...He doesn't ask for much...
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- Shirts with a favorite team name, something he needs/wants for a sport he's involved in, something you can do together like tickets to go someplace he'd really like. ...
- I have a 14 year old son myslef. He's also really into video games but one thing he asked for is a magazine subscription which I will probably be getting for him. I al...
- My 12 yr. old is modeling after his 15 yr old brother and has started asking for weight lifting things. Like a pull up bar is his current concern...for his birthday he...
15 Year Old with Too Much Freedom?
Asked by K.I. from Bellingham
on November 2, 2010
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I have a wonderful beautiful daughter whom I did not give birth to- she is my step daughter. I have been a part of her life since she was three; she is now 15 years o...
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- I have a fifteen year old who is a great kid also but I wouldn't allow such freedom. They can't think like an adult and they don't understand the consequences of some...
- You are not over reacting. I'm more like you. I want to know the house and that the parents are not alcoholic or drug takers or verbally abusive. But your husband h...
- i would say no you're not over reacting, like we all did at 15..."mom and dad don't expect this from me so i'll get away with it" until she's 18 she needs boundaries
Consequence Help for 16 Year Old Caught Shoplifting
Asked by J.V. from San Diego
on July 28, 2010
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I am so bummed! My 16 year old and her friend went to the mall and stole some rediculous, cheap, plastic bracelts. $6.00.... They HAD more than enough money to buy...
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- My two cents...BIG time punishment and reevaluate whether the friend she was with is a friend you want her with in the future. So much of what shapes our kids are the...
- How about putting the most positive possible spin on this? Here are some suggestions: Since your daughter is a great kid, I imagine she's also got a great conscienc...
- Lay it on heavy! She needs to remember this one. Cut off outside contact with this other kid, or only allow them to hang out in your house.....no more mall for the two...
Tween?
Asked by A.G. from New York
on July 5, 2010
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What ages are considered TWEEN? I was never a tween so what is a tween!?! My oldest daughter is 9 yo. Is she a tween? If 10 starts "TWEEN" should I be scared? LOL!!!!
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- IMO tween does not exist. It is a new term. Pre-teen is 12 yo, maybe 11. Before that you are a kid.
- Your question made me laugh. It's a marketing word, for sure. Good test: If she has a picture of the Jonas brothers on her wall and there are lip prints over any on...
- I think its between 10 and 12 yrs old. Major hormones will kick in during this time. Good luck!!!
Legal Advice Regarding 16 Year Old Stepdaughter in Wichita
Asked by G.R. from Wichita
on January 4, 2009
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I have a 16 year old stepdaughter that her dad and I have custody of. We have custody because her mom is irresponsible and would rather be a friend than a mother. Her ...
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- Hello G., Kids need boundaries. Plain and simple. Don't let that "mom" have the upperhand. Please look into the program, "The Total Transformation". The we...
- At 16 years old, the courts and police will enforce your custody. At 17 years old, they are not as quick to move. Our experience has been at 17, the police would not ...
- I know this will be the hardest thing in the world, but if she goes to juvenile again, she needs to take her detention. She will learn that what she does while at her...
17 Year Old "Step" Son Wants to Run Away
Asked by S.R. from Madison
on March 11, 2008
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My boyfriend and I are struggling with his son. HE will graduate this year but won't be 18 till this fall. He doesn't know what he wants to do for a career, doesn't ha...
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- Hi S.! My Name is Deb.My 1 and only son was 8yrs old when his father and I divorced and 11 when I remarried. I must say that he did not have a good relationship with e...
- Make a list of all the things he will need to be able to move out and live on his own, dishes (pots, pans, plates, silverware....), furniture (bed, couch...), electron...
- My advice would be to just let him go. It might be hard on your bf and you, but he's old enough to figure things out on his own. It's tough love. If he doesn't want to...
My 16 Year Old Grandson
Asked by P.B. from Minneapolis
on August 9, 2010
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I have legal guardianship of my 16 year old grandson and I am on disability so I had to get some help for him. Well, my daughter got served with child support papers. ...
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- Kudos to you for taking him in, that has to be a hard decision all around. My In-laws are in the same position with their grandkids form their eldest daughter, but th...
- I believe even if she gives you custody she will have to pay child support. Good luck
- Yes she will. He's her son regardless of whether she want him or not. Sorry to hear he's had such a hard time. Hope he's able to move past his bad mother and live a...
