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My Teenage Daughter Is Disrespectful and Has No Interests Besides AIM and TV.
Asked by S.C. from Boston
on July 30, 2009
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I'd like to hear from other moms of teen-age girls, especially with ADD. My daughter isolates herself, stays up late and sleeps during the day and is often in a bad m...
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- S., Is your daughter on medication? It sounds like your letting her rule your home. She is only 14, she should not be staying up all night and sleeping during the d...
- I don't have a teenage daughter, I have 2 boys. But I remember being moody and withdrawn when I was her age. A lot of it is "that age", unfortunately, when your body...
- My oldest is only 10 but we've already dealt with an incredible amount of moodiness and tantrums, not to mention low self esteem and lack of motivation. She has ADHD ...
Seeking Mom's Advice 4 Teenagers
Asked by K.P. from Detroit
on March 17, 2009
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I was coughing a whole lot and threwing up mucus and stuff was coming out of my nose i was breathing really hard tring to breath rather and my youngest child came in m...
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- Everyone person is different. Sounds like your younger son is more of a nurturer and your 15 year old, is a typical 15 year old. My son will be 15 in July and it is ...
- Men always react differently than women do - especially when they are teenagers still trying to figure out the world. I think it is important you understand that they...
- You have a very serious talk with your 15 year old and his lack of respect for others, including you. If he has a cell phone, maybe he should be encouraged to use it ...
Unmotivated 16 Year Old
Asked by J.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 10, 2009
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My 16 year old daughter is very smart, but is very unmotivated to complete her school work, therefor seems to be running a C average in almost everything. I speak to h...
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- J.: I suffered from depression since age 14...at that age I had counseling, but no meds (at that time my parents believed I just "needed Jesus"...that's why I commend...
- Aside from something 'mental' going on, it's possible that she may need one-on-one help because she may not be 'getting it'. You could look into a tutoring school... I...
- Sometimes people are conditioned to be what they hear people calling them. So if she hears that she is lazy, unmotivated, depressed. Then she feels that is who she i...
Looking for Some Advise to Help Me with a Older Child.......
Asked by D.B. from Cumberland
on December 8, 2006
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My 18 year old daughter who is still living at home has become rebellious and refuses to listen to anything her father or I try to tell her. She won't do anything to h...
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- I remember 18, it wasnt that long ago, as I am 23 now. A LOT has changed since then. Teenage girls are hard to handle. Hormones, curiosity, etc. They need space, but a...
- I can't believe that I am saying this, but take the lock of the door...it's your house. You have every right to ensure the safety of your other children. Also, make he...
- Been there done that got the tee shirt for it. My daughter started being like that at 15 those misrable years. i coudnt sleep at night cause she would sneak out the r...
Need Help Understanding My 17 Year Old
Asked by S.P. from Rochester
on January 31, 2007
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I have a 17 yr. old daughter (my husbands) whom all od a sudden thinks she doesn't have to listen to me. She will start fights and then go running to dad and tell him ...
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- It is a typical phase all teenagers go through. Stick to your guns, keep faith, go to church, and pray until she grows out of it!
- Hi S. P. I understand you strain i used to go through the same thing. The answer to you problem all depends on how you situation came about. It depends on how long you...
- I have a 16 yr old that recently decided she was smarter than me and moved out to go and live with dad. I understand what you are saying about the school. My daughte...
Teenagers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by R.L. from Washington DC
on May 16, 2007
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Two of my 3 boys are teens, 13 & 14. They are driving my husband and I crazy. They have always been pretty easy to deal with and it seems like ever since they became t...
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- I have two teenage daughters. Talk about mouthy!!! Attitude!!! There's nothing like it. They are 14 and 16. It has been a year of hell. But i discovered some thi...
- Dear R., Great advice from Martha W. I too, have survived a teenager. My oldest son turned into a stranger to me at about 14 or 15. It was a very difficult time for...
- Hi there! My name is M. Moxley and I have started a mom's club. I am currently taking a course called Child Dianetics. I am definitely recommending this course for ...
Help My Teenage Daughter Is Driving Me Crazy
Asked by C.L. from Cincinnati
on September 6, 2006
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what do you do when your 16 year old thinks she knows everything?you know nothin.she is for the most part a very good girl, so i cant complain there,but when it comes ...
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- Hi C., my name is S. and I'm 26 years old and have two little girls. I feel you but on the other. I was told when i was 7 that i had a.d.h.d. I was on every med that ...
- I work at a non-profit organization in Cleveland Ohio that does therapy, psychiatry and other programs for troubled youths. i deal with children in your sons situation...
- have you looked into boyscouts? I am not sure where you are located in the cincinnati area... but the general council is Dan Beard http://www.danbeard.org/default.aspx...
11 Yr. Old Daughter Has Entered the Stage of Puberty That Comes with No Respect
Asked by E.W. from Seattle
on February 2, 2008
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I am looking for tips to manage life with a young teen. She is at the developmental change where nothing is good, she knows everything, and has no respect for any of u...
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- Hi E.- I am a mom of a 1.5 year-old, so no experience, yet of this stage of development. As a teacher, Love and Logic is AWESOME!!! There is "Parenting with Love an...
- I have three daughters who are all in middle school. I believe teens go through the same stage that three-year-olds do.. they are exploring new boundaries. They want t...
- How heartening to find that even childhood professionals have struggles with their kids! Have you tried a shared journal? It's a journal that you and your daughter mak...
