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Single Mom with Troubled Teenager
Asked by A.D. from Atlanta
on March 22, 2007
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I have a friend that has been turning to me for parenting advice. She is a single mom with three children, ages 13, 8, and 16 months. I have three children, two that...
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- Hi there, boy I'm I to fimiliar with this issue, I have four boys (20,17,14, & 2) and one girl who's 7. Yes I had my share of my teens going through the same kinda t...
- I myself don't have a lot of practice with teenagers yet but, maybe try a big brother program or maybe he needs a wake up call. She can maybe take him to juvie for a s...
- Sadly when it comes to teen if you push, the'll push back harder...it's just a feature teens come with along with puberty. I have seen BOTH my younger and older brothe...
Troubled Teens
Asked by R.D. from San Antonio
on February 16, 2011
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My freshmen daughter told me she was concerned for a friend who "cuts" themselves. (yes, I know a friend but she told me the name just not putting on here) I told her ...
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- You need to either contact the school counselor and inform them or contact the parent if you have a relationship with the parent. Cutting is very serious and isn't a...
- You daughter can be a helping friend by encouraging her friend she needs to tell her parents or school or youth counselor. "If she refuses to go, let her know that bec...
- here is a website you can go over with your daughter... many of the help lines will have ways for friends to cope with it too and to help guid thier friends to help .....
Troubled teenager....HELP
Asked by D.W. from Evansville
on February 21, 2008
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I am at my wits end with my 16 year old cousin. She sleeps around, drinks, does drugs and pretty much does whatever she wants.
I'm not trying to get into their fami...
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- Honestly, there isnt much you can do. She's probably just going through a rebellios stage trying to get attention and trying to "fit in". I did it too. The only thing ...
- There's nothing you can do unless her mother is willing to let her stay with you and you're given the responsibility of her. Otherwise, unfortunately, you're fighting...
- Maybe she is hanging out at your house because she is looking to you for some guidance. You are young enough that you can still be a peer for her and lead her by exam...
Dealing with a Troubled Teenager (Girl)
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on December 23, 2010
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Ran into a sticky situation that was downright dangerous on Friday night. I came home after xmas shopping late at night to find 3 17 & 18 yr old boys running out my fr...
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- Whenever you do give her back computer priveleges, put a keystroke recorder on that machine and read everything she does online. (google spector) Once you get her pa...
- Hi, L.: I would have a circle meeting with all the family. As the facilitator of the circle meeting, ask her these questions: 1. What happened? 2. What were ...
- This may seem a little strange, but she needs to see the movie 'Strangeland.' It's a movie about a serial killer that lures girls over the internet. It's pretty graphi...
Troubled Teen
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on May 24, 2008
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My 13 year old daughter has a lot of emotional issue that we deal with. We adopted her when she was 3. Life with her is up and down and we go through good times and ba...
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- I think you are taking the right steps. Be consistent, patient and give her plenty of love.
- I am the mother of three adopted children and worry about their teen years also. They were all adopted at birth so it's a bit different. However, I know there will b...
- I agree with several other posts, I would have her evaluated for a defined mental health condition such as bipolar. Also adoption is always hard on a child and at 3 t...
Teen Behavior
Asked by M.G. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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Need advice on troubled a teen girl (age 14). She's having major social problems at school. She says she's not happy there because certain "girls" are bringing up her ...
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- I sure would like to help because I have a 15 yr old girl as well. I dont have enough information to go on...you say "her past" meaning what? Did something happen? Wer...
- If she wants to go to another school, then please let her go. I went through the same thing when I was in school. My mother didnt let me change schools, I was stuck th...
- You need to listen to her. She is reaching out trying to get help and it sounds like she's not being heard. Yes she needs to earn to be a strong person and stand up to...
Taking Children to a Funeral
Asked by A.W. from Milwaukee
on May 23, 2008
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My husband's grandmother passed away yesterday. The funeral is going to be sometime mid-week this coming week. My (our) dilema is... do we bring our children to the ...
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- Are they having a luncheon???(Is it close enough that you and your Husband can go separately??) I would have your husband go to the funeral..(and I would meet him with...
- Your answer was in your post and you didn't even know it! :) Don't bring them. If you can't get a sitter then just have your husband go. I kind of feel like I wont'...
- What do you mean that your daughter "would be troubled by it"? I have been to visitations (wakes) where the little ones don't even pay attention to what is happening. ...
Working Mom....
Asked by B.W. from Washington DC
on May 6, 2011
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Hi all!
This may be a bit long so be advised! My daughter is about to turn one and I have been back at work since she was 7 weeks. I cried EVERY DAY for the first...
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- It will go away when you stop working. I can't sugarcoat this for you, being in the situation you are in. I actually do like my work, it was my choice to work, and ...
- It is hard =( I started working when my son was 3 weeks and my husband was a stay at home dad for a while. It is really hard but if you absolutely need the money, you...
- Dear BW - I feel your pain, and am so sorry that you have to work. It may take a mental adjustment. It is what it is, so if you can make yourself accept it, and focu...
Im on a Roller Coaster with My TEEN!
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on March 2, 2011
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I am a mother of 3 children ages 15, 4, 2. I have always heard to put your seat belt on when your child reaches their teen years.........but no one told me I would be ...
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- Welcome to being a mom of a teen. I have a 16 yr old. I will say that she went through a very moody, attitude type time during 15. Her grades never faltered, sh...
- I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I have 3 children as well. A 19 year old dtr, 7 year old dtr and a 17 month old son. I just got off the roller...
- You are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area look into the Martial Arts programs Chuck Norris put in place in several schools in your area. The progam has proven results for...
What Would You Do?
Asked by A.L. from Las Vegas
on December 18, 2010
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hello out there!!!
Just looking to see what other people might do in this situation. I used to live in what I consider an abusive foster home where the mother was ...
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- It sickens me to know you've been through so much as a child in our foster care system. I know you are not alone and this only makes me feel worse. Of course, there ar...
- I would report her to social services. I don't think you should email or send her a FB message. I think she can use that against you.
- I would wonder if she's still fostering and maybe talk to social services about her... have them seriously check her out. How horrifying that you had to deal with tha...
