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Teen Curfew
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
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Myself & 17yo daugther cant seem to get this curfew thing together! I have changed this time MANT MANY times due to her breaking the rule which has been for this past ...
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- It's a tough battle...either way. When I was about 16 my mom fought breast cancer. My curfew was 10:30 during the week and 12 on weekends. Don't let her take advant...
- T., Hang in there - I am going to pray for you. It sounds like you are being challenged in a lot of ways! However, you are the parent and what you say goes. My son...
- This isn't really just a curfew issue. Even if you both agree on a time, I think you'll still be battling. Please talk to a social worker or guidance counselor at her ...
16Yr Old Rules
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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My 16yr old niece will be coming to live with us in Aug (before school starts). It's has been a while since I was younger and I was in a broken family and did what I ...
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- Oh my, teenagers are difficult to start with in midstream. Teenager GIRLS add a whole other spin on things. First off Midnight is way too late for a 16 yr old. Espe...
- My step daughter is 16 and we have just a few rules..her curfew on the weekend just all depends on what she is doing, if she is just going to dinner and hang out with ...
- S., boundaries are good and ALL kids need theem. I thin that you are on the right track. Just to let you know, there is no need for a teen to be out after 11pm on a ...
Curfew and Other Issues for 16 Year Olds and Older
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on July 15, 2009
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I am interested in your experience with a daughter 16 years or older who has her driver's license. What kind of tabs do you keep on her? What are your rules? If you...
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- I think letting go is hard for most concerned parents, so consider yourself normal. You say your daughter is very social, but didn't mention if she has a record of bei...
- We recently figured out our teen boy has found a loophole in our rules. He's over 16 but not driving yet. He has friends living close, and walks to and from their ho...
- Hi, P.: I think I would be pretty suspicious, just because I know what I was up to when I was 16(!) But you do have to let her learn how to handle herself. I think a c...
Need Advice on Getting Stuck in the Middle of Battles Between Daughter and Hubby
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 29, 2008
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Ok, I'll try to make this short. I'm stuck in the middle here between our almost 16 yr old daughter and my husband's "over-protective" nature. We also have a son, 18, ...
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- It really doesn't matter how old your daughter is she will always be daddy's girl. Dad needs to know that you as parents have done a wonderful job as parents with both...
- I do not have an answer for you on that b/c I have TWO little girls (9mos. and 3) so we have our own issues but I saw you are a pampered chef consultant!! I do have a ...
- I actually agree with the no alone time together. My husband and I pretty much followed that rule whlile we were dating, and I was in my mid-twenties. We did go pla...
Curfew Advice
Asked by M.C. from Las Vegas
on December 1, 2008
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Hi moms:
I have a question for those of you with teenagers. What time have you set for your 17 year old to be home on a school night and also the weekend nights? ...
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- I'm old school, no matter what. They have a shorter time under the wings of the parents, then on their as adults. Likewise, I told my children I am also held respons...
- what my mom does with my 16 year old lil sister is shes aloud to stay out till 10 pm durring the week and fri and sat shes aloud to be out till 12. she doesnt have a j...
- i think 10pm-12am is reasonable. i would consider later for special things like an amusement park outing or something.
Fair Curfew
Asked by S.G. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2008
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Hello Ladies, Here is my problem. My 18yod has just started college and living at home. We have given her a midnight cerfew(which for the most part she meets). On ...
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- I am sure that you want your daughter to succeed and so you are doing everything you can to protect her from failure... unfortunately this way isn't going to work. Sh...
- Well, I am way past 18 now but when I was 19 and a sophomore in College I lived at home with my parents also. They did not try to instill a curfew for me as I worked ...
- Good Morning, I know where your coming from as a parent. You only want the best for your daughter! BUT you have to remember that she IS 18 years old. That means an adu...
18Yrs Old Son, Still at Home and in High School
Asked by M.G. from Des Moines
on May 4, 2008
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my oldest son just turned 18yrs old. i was wanting to know any advice on what to tell him about curfew, and home rules ect. do they stay the same? or what? he will be ...
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- Just remember that whatever decision you make right now, you are setting the stage for the next 7 years. Your 16 and 11 year olds will expect the same rules when they...
- M., My son is 19 and I also have a 15 yr old both at home (and 3 older sons who all live in other states). I am remarried so my husband is not my boys father. My so...
- I would honestly keep the rules the same as long as they are reasonable. I would have a midnight curfew and no girls overnight. If you're not coming home you need to...
How Do I Get Girl Time?
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 4, 2008
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First off, let me say that I love my husband to death, and I know he absolutely loves me too. The problem is, he is a gamer. He gets with his guy buddies every other F...
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- K., we have a lot in common. My husband goes to LAN parties about once per month and I could have written a lot of what you did. Here's the thing about the GNO. ...
- Wow...when I read this, I thought I had typed it myself. My husband is the EXACT same, doing the EXACT same thing. In addition to the numerous gaming nights, he also...
- Wow! What a touchy subject huh? Seems like most of us SAHMs are in similar situations! I too need my time out of the house with no kids. One way I try to do this is ...
Disrespectful Teens in South Fort Worth Area
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on March 3, 2008
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I have two teen daughters, ages 15 and 19. My 19 year old wants to run around and stay out all night. Just recently my 15 year old moved back home with us after living...
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- ok this really spoke to me. this is advice coming from a very troubled teen at one time. i was like your daughter i had two older sisters and i loved to hang out all n...
- That 19 year old maybe your daughter, but she is no longer (legally) your responsibility. She is an "adult" and she act accordingly. You have got to show "tough love...
- Dear E.-- I am sorry your are going through this. I would say that your are going to have to take some steps that will make your daughters really upset. Take thei...
Dating Advice for Mom of 16 Year Old Girl
Asked by L.F. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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It looks like my 16 year old (17 in Dec.) daughter is starting her first relationship with a boy (just turned 18). I know both the boy and his parents. Do any mother...
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- You could check out http://www.urlzoom.org/1be for a religious point of view.
- there is a good book called "do hard things" it's about dating and stuff like that. probably not the most popular advice, but the best for some families.
- My daughter is 17 and she has to be home by 11 on weekends and usually isn't allowed out during the week except if there is a set plan. She is a Sr. in high school and...
