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My 17 Year Old Daughter Thinks She Likes Girls
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on July 29, 2008
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Hello my 17 year old step daughter just told us that she likes girls how are we suppose to respond to this i know that we are suppose to love her unconditonally but sh...
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- Several woman have already given great advice. Finding a support group might actually help you come to terms with this and better communicate with your step daughter. ...
- Hi J.- I have two very good friends from college who are gay (one female and one male). Each of them "came out" to their families while in college..it was the most...
- Wow, I am really sorry that you are in this situation, that is a curve ball in life to say the least! When you say that she wasn't raise this way, are you saying you ...
Gift Ideas for 16 Year Old Nephew
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on September 22, 2006
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Hello All,
Hope there are Moms and Aunts who can help me find gift ideas for my 16 year old nephew. I really do not have any idea what to buy for him anymore. I hav...
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- If he's into sports... buy some practice time fo rhim at the batting cages with a trainer or coach.... paid passes to the movies... concert tickets for an upcomign sh...
- Does he have an ipod? I don't know how expensive they are, but I know they are popular with the kids. If already has one, maybe $50 credit to download more music. Or a...
- What about tickets for a movie theater and a restaurant that he likes to hang out nearby? It would work for either a date or a couple of nights out with friends. I...
Seeking Good Doctor for My 16 Year Old!!!
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on April 29, 2008
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I am a mother who lives in Chicago with a 16 year old son. I wanted to know if you guys know of any good doctors for a teenager. He plays sports so I want someone to g...
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- I started off with Dr. Paul Meyer (Meyer Family Associates). He is a family doc. I brought my older son at the time he was about 11 or 12 and he really liked him. I...
- We have an excellent pediatrician that my whole family has used for years. He goes above and beyond the norm. Dr. LaMorris Perry-his office is in South Holland 901 E.S...
- Would you consider a chiropractor? Not necessarily for your primary care, but at 16 there is so much growing and a chiropractor can help him out with how to take care ...
Teen Cell Phone Vs. No Cell Phone
Asked by J. from Provo
on October 1, 2008
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I have yet to see something about taking a stand against cell phones. My son has been asking, actually begging me to get him one (he is 16). We have gone round and r...
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- If you would feel better being able to reach him any where and visa versa then get one. I believe you can completely set the plan how you want. If you have a plan al...
- Hi J., I am a mom of a 21 year old. She recently moved out of state and is attending college. She is getting married in April.. I tell you this because that is only ...
- HI J., I have a 16 year old son that I had the same problem with. I got him a cell phone and had a real problem with the texting. So I blocked EVEYTHING but actual pho...
Teen Age Boy Not Eating Much
Asked by S.O. from San Antonio
on February 24, 2010
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Hi parents! My 17 year old son has not been eating much for about a year now. We are frustrated in that he has not gained weight. He is very frustrated in that...
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- You've gotten some great answers here, S.. I don't really have much to add advice-wise, but I do have a couple of anecdotes -- my son is 16 and has never been "into" f...
- hi - I hear your frustration. To me one of the important points that you made is that he "forgets to eat" This makes me wonder about a couple of things ... 1) Is...
- If you are worried, can you make sure he takes a multi vitamin every day? Has he had a physical and he's not depressed or on some sort of drug or have an eating disor...
When/how Do You Trust Another Teen Driving Your Teen...?
Asked by P.B. from St. Louis
on May 21, 2008
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Hi,
We live many miles from our extended family. My daughter is 14, her cousins are older, girl cousin 16, boy cousin 18. I have stayed out of parenting discussions...
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- I am terribly overprotective in this regard. My sister was killed by a 16 year old driver. The new driver had gotten her license that day and was taking her aunt and...
- I have a very responsible almost 16 year old. I don't have any reservations about her driving and getting her license, however even at the age of 16 there will be peop...
- We are parents of a 22 and 20 year old....we have been 'where you are' and this is how we handled it. First of all - our own children had to have six months of 'no-i...
Shoud 16 Year Old Daughter Attend NYC Village Halloween Parade Alone W/ Friends?
Asked by P.C. from New York
on October 27, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter wants to attend the Village Halloween parade in NYC alone with only five of her friends, with no adult chaperoning. I am not sure whether or no...
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- What time of the day or evening is this? How about a parent go with, but not stay with them the entire time.. have them meet up with the parent at certain times? ...
- If she's a responsible kid, let her go... with some parameters. I've been to the parade before and it's alot of fun. In general, it's about the crazy costumes and pe...
- I think that if you feel that she is responsible, then let her go. It's a super fun parade and it's safe. Just set rules. Ask her to call you at certain predetermine...
Seeking Job for My 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on June 19, 2009
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hello mamas....i need your help my 15 year old daughter is wanting to work and earn extra money....i want to encourage her efforts but everywhere we go to apply or ask...
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- At 15 i started working at a veterinary hospital in the boarding area you may try that. Most retail places want someone who is at least 16 with a drivers license so th...
- Does she enjoy children? Find several families to trade off her time as a mother's assistant. So many mother's would be thrilled to have help over the summer.
- Contact your local Mary Kay director. She may need someone a few hours week to wipe makeover mirrors, label product, fold brochures, and do light office work, etc. Ju...
Birthday Options for 17 Year Old....
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on March 22, 2012
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Ok moms, I need some ideas for my DS who turns 17. He wants to do something "different" for his birthday and I am left clueless as to what to do for him. He doesn't ...
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- We found a not skeevy pool hall for SS when he turned 17 and rented 3 tables and ordered a spread of munchies (soda, wings, chips, etc.) His friends came and went and ...
- I don't know what's in your area, but rock climbing walls might be fun.
- I'm with you. I'm trying to figure out what to do for my 16 year old.
What Is a Fair Curfew for a 17 Year Old?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on June 8, 2011
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I’m looking for some advice. We had these rules in place for our daughter till she graduated high school. Our son is 17 now and he’s faced with the same rules, how...
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- I would have a time he has to be home by like 10pm weekdays and 11pm on weekends. With the knowledge that when there is a family event he is expected to be home, you a...
- Does seem a little like a pet being allowed play time. As another mom asked I would also like to know who's keeping track of these hours, it seems like a lot of work ...
- For a 17 year old during the summer, his curfew should be 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends. P.S. I don't agree with the "you get X amount of hours to be out fo...
