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My Teenager Hates Me!
Asked by T.E. from Tampa
on February 21, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son that hates me. I would love to connect with mothers of teenagers or preteenagers (I have one of those, too!) in the Northwest Tampa/Odessa are...
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- Hey T.....I'm TOTALLY feeling your pain. My son went from a sweet, sensitive human to a total uncaring, greedy & mean BRAT!!! I told him the other day that all he th...
- Hi T. I have never been in your exact position but having had 4 children of my own and 2 of them are teenagers now I have seen alot. I can make some suggestions that ...
- Not that this will solve everything, but have you read, "Get Out of My Life, But First Would You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" by Dr. Anthony (I think) Wolfe? Sec...
Teenager Troubles
Asked by D.A. from Portland
on November 5, 2008
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My 14 year old step son Tyler who is a freshman has been living with us since June. He is a very intelligent young man when it comes to school work(book smart), BUT wi...
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- Hello: I hear your frustration my daughter is 29 and has adhd she still needs reminders to do things even on medication and if she is off her medications doing every ...
- I would go to the Love and Logic website and look at a lot of the information there. They have a book about dealing with children with ADHD. Although your step-son has...
- Hi D., My kids are not teens yet but I do have a resource you might find helpful. Dr.Kevin Leman has a book called,"Making Children Mind without Losing Yours" (and a...
My Teenager Is Rude
Asked by T.B. from Visalia
on April 4, 2008
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I'm a 46 yr old single mother of a 15 yr old girl, and a 2 1/2 yr old girl also(Wow...yeah, they're far apart in age). My troubles? Let's put it this way:
The BABY is...
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- Wendy, As a mother of 3 son's, now out of the teen years, in other words having lived to tell about it thus far, lol... the best advice I can give you at this point...
- It's no surprise a baby is easier than a teenager but it sounds like you're forgetting you're the parent. You need to set realistic rules for her to follow and stick ...
- Oh I feel the pain you must be experiencing! Your daughter may look, act, and sound like she has grown up, but inside her is still a scared kid, trying not to show it....
Mouthy/disrespectful Teenager
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on February 25, 2011
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Not sure if this is really a question or just venting but my 15yr old daughter is having one of those days...ugh! She's been on the hunt for shoes and she either can't...
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- I realize the tempertantrum was very disrespectful - I also understand you think she is tyring to guilt you - but a 6 year old and 2 year old demands much more attenti...
- You're not the only one. My daughter will do the same thing to me. But - now that she has acted like that, you need to stick to your guns and not get her the shoes. ...
- Oh my God I know what you are going through. They just keep trying to manipulate us over and over. Guilt is definitely a ploy my daughter uses. Her and I are know talk...
Overwhelmed Teenager
Asked by A.L. from Detroit
on March 3, 2010
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My 15 year old teenager has some emotional issues and austism but he is in regular classes at a regular middle school with some special education accomadations and doe...
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- Have you tried some type of extracurricular activity that motivates him (sports, swimming, etc).
- There are good organizations and new research in this field on keeping these children very structured. Diet, medication and good behavior modification is the key to su...
- You'll be happy to hear that he sounds like every other teenager that I know! I don't know if there is a cure for that! Hang in there. S.
Teenager
Asked by J.W. from Fayetteville
on June 12, 2011
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My 16 yr old daughter has had same boyfriend for yr and half. He is her first boyfriend. She is so crazy about him. They are good and respectful kids. No monkey bu...
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- Can you get her into some other activities?? Get her out of the house and less available. She sounds bored and waiting by the phone is boring to a guy--he will loose i...
- I don't know, I think less time should be spent on how to be interesting to a guy. More time should be spent talking about how she IS interesting, and doesn't need to ...
- It might be disinteresting to normal guys. However, guys who like to control , even from a distance isn't a good thing. Make sure he isn't pressuring or asking her to ...
Teenager
Asked by L.H. from St. Louis
on January 1, 2007
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Most of you know that have relied to me already.My 17yr daughter moved to her dads. I miss her terribly. She calls only when she wants something and is rude. Her fathe...
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- I have teenage daughters myself, so I can identify with some of the things you are going through. The only thing I can suggest is to let your daughter try living with...
- I do not have teenagers, but I use to be one. If your daughter has not had a good relationship w/ her Dad it would probably be worse if she lived w/ him. I would let...
- Hi, L., I realize you've already gotten a solution here, but I'd like to throw in my two cents if you'll listen. When I was 16, my parents got divorced, and I stayed ...
Teenager
Asked by G.L. from Cincinnati
on September 6, 2006
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i would like to know if any other parents are having the same problems with their 17 yr old young man. Like the attitude saying when i am 18 i am moving out. A constan...
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- Your 17 yr old sounds a lot like how I was when I was his age. I am now almost 30 years old and have two boys 3 1/2yrs and 22 months old. I cannot tell you how many ti...
- G., First of all God Bless you. I have 2 step children who are teenagers and th rest are young ones (11,9 & 4) I know I was a horrible teenager to my mother more th...
- Well, I don't have any teenage children (yet, they are still little ones) but it wasn't to long ago I was one. Now I am 26 with 2 of my own little girls,and I look ba...
Seeking Advice for Teenager
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on March 29, 2008
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Any ideas on how to motivate a teenager to do schoolwork/homework? I would appreciate advice from someone who has been experienced in this area.
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- This is just a sympathy note, no advice really. Some good advice from the other moms below. I have one bright but not academic child, one who just needs to get A's a...
- I told my son that he could not get his permit unless he had all A's and B's. I also told him that when he gets the good grades and has all his daily chores done he c...
- I have a teenage son, and we have found that school sports are a great motivation. The school demands that all students maintain a specific gpa and the child has a se...
Mornings with a Teenager Is Not Fun!
Asked by M.P. from Washington DC
on June 1, 2009
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How do you get a teenager out of bed in the morning, without taking away his cellphone, ipod etc.? We NEED happier starts to our days!
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- My husband gets up a little before the teen is supposed to (they are my stepkids). If the kid isn't up on time, then he wakes them. If they miss the bus, they pay $10 ...
- I don't have teenagers, but I'd say positive reinforcement is probably more effective than negative (taking stuff away). I'd recommend a plan of action that includes: ...
- I agree with Katherine. I used a pitcher of water "one time" now he gets up by the second call. If the phone is keeping them up at night, by all means take it away a...
