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12 Yr-old Son and Girls. Help!!
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on June 8, 2009
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Ok, my 14 year old is a mothers dream, happy, dependable, academically smart, handsome, etc. etc. He has girl"friends" who really are just friends. He is interested in...
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- Thanks for sharing, and all the helpful responses. I'd just add that as a teen, I outwardly complained but inwardly was grateful for clear rules from my parents about...
- Hi S., As the mom of a 9 year old girl, you reminded me how much I am dreading all of these issues!! But as a psychotherapist, I hear this all too often. It sou...
- I have a 17-year old girl, a 15-year old boy, and a 13-year old boy. I can completely relate. My oldest two are clear that they are waiting to get involved with the ...
14 Yr Old Daughter "In Love" Help!
Asked by K.G. from Oklahoma City
on June 9, 2008
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My 14 yr old daughter is "in love" with a classmate, also 14. He has given her a ring, and they have talked about getting married. They both see emotionally involved. ...
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- Give her a copy of 10 stupid things women do, by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. May seem silly, but it's right on the money about women making good decisions for themselves ...
- I don't have the 14 yr old daughter, I was the 14 yr old daughter. I would suggest speaking with the boys parents as well to make sure you are on the same page. I wo...
- I know it will sound odd to get advice from me since my oldest is only 3, but I am a youth sponsor and a high school math teacher. It sounds like you have done everyt...
Pre Teens and Fathers
Asked by P.C. from Austin
on March 16, 2007
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Well I am having quite a few issues lately. I am a mother of 5 girls and one tough and strict father. It always seems like I'm the in between of them all. The ages of ...
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- i gess im writing from a teen prespective my mom was pretty laid back (no dad) and we had pretty open lines of communication but there are just some things you dont te...
- Congratulations..its seems to me that you have a wonderful family...First of all I haven't been in that situation yet, cuz my kids are young, but they do have their pl...
- P., I am in a similar situation but I have teenage boys. My husband is their stepdad but we have been together for over six years. My boys are good looking are are in...
Moms' with Teenagers
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on October 29, 2007
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How do you help your teenager with the stress of highschool? I have a 10th grader who won't open-up to me. As I have a very hard time trying to be Mom first and foremo...
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- Hi S...I feel your pain..I totally agree with the other mom..good job on her part...I wish there were more moms like her & I out there that love their kids enough to b...
- As a parent of 2 teenagers and being a high school teacher let me offer the following. First, don't worry so much about the friend part work more on the parent part. ...
- S., I'm a single mom and my kids are grown, but I was blessed that the rules that I used worked. I work with the school system and one thing I found and have seen is ...
Puberty
Asked by S.P. from Nashville
on November 15, 2006
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I have a 13 yr old daughter that is driving me crazy right now. She has not even started the menstrual cycle yet and I'm dreading when she does. Every time i try to sp...
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- Beat the snot out of her. Just Kidding. Listen to her and be there for her no matter how she pulls away or pushes you away. She will soon realize that you are the only...
- Do yourself and your daughter both a favor: get her some really good vitamins. She really needs a supplement of B-Complex. It helps regulate the emotion hormones in...
- Maybe she feels neglected due to the fact your other child does need so much more care. My 7 year old was a premature and has had alot of trouble since he has been bor...
Raising a Teen, R U Kidding Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by W.G. from Chicago
on January 12, 2009
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My oldest son is 16. In the process of getting his drivers license. We had to pay $440.00 to take him to a private school. He broke his leg in 2 places due to a dirtbi...
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- Well, I think you may already be feeling what your answer is, just by asking. My parents didn't get me a car or let me drive theirs UNTIL I had a job and then I had t...
- Getting a vehicle should not be a question. He doesn't deserve it. I have a 17 y/o who is eligible to get his liscense in Feb. I remind him daily it is a privilege not...
- Yes he is a teen. However, I'm not understanding why you feel the need to get him a car, truck, ANYTHING??????? You've painted a picture of an irresponsible teen and, ...
My 16 Year Old Seems Distant
Asked by L.M. from Sherman
on September 28, 2008
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I'm worried about my 16 year old.. I'm not sure if that is common, normal for teens of his age..
He tends to close the door and stays in his room, Always on cellphone...
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- The first thing you do is limit cell phone use. When does he do school homework...I imagine he has some. Require that he spend a certain amount of time with you, eve...
- This is normal, for teens. It might help if you can come up with something that includes some of his friends. Maybe a pizza night with soft drinks and games on the Tv ...
- This is very normal. Lines of communication are important, but that doesn't always mean face to face talking. Texting is what teens like and how they communicate thes...
Good Tv Shows for 8-10 Year-old Girls
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on February 26, 2009
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My daughter is eight and seems to be getting a little old for a lot of the cartoons out there. She really likes Horseland on CBS which I like because it brings up issu...
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- I'm not sure if you have netflix, but if you do, we've been ordering the discs from Little House on the Prairie. I know it's an old TV show, but it was one of my favo...
- My girls are 10 & 12, and they usually watch the Discovery Channel, Science Channel, National Geographic Channel or America's Funniest Videos ( I forget which channel ...
- I think she might like the show I-Carly on Nickelodeon.
Teenage Daughters
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on February 9, 2007
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HELP !!!! I am requesting any advice from mothers of teens. My sweet little girl who used to enjoying spending time with me, now not only wants nothing to do with me b...
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- C., I know how you feel! i have a 13 yo daughter as well and we are always fighting...she is constantly trying to mother my 8 yo son (who is autistic)...she jumps ...
- Hi C., I don't know if I have any solid advice for you. I have 2 teen daugthers (one is 17 and the other is soon to be 16). I have not run into any problems with ...
- C., I think what you've done is great. I hope it continues to work for you!!
