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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...
My Daughter Is Getting Her Driver's License, Help!!
Asked by D.B. from Philadelphia
on September 25, 2008
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My daughter is getting her driver's license on Saturday. First of all, I'm a nervous wreck. Not because she's testing, but because I know she will pass and want to d...
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- I live in nj and when kids first get their driver's licenses here there are a lot of rules. I think its for the first 6 months. They can only have one passenger at a t...
- Hi D., I would be nervous too! I understand completely. I agree with the ideas you already have. Don't forget though that you are still the parent and she needs to...
- In New Jersey the first year after getting a license it is a probational license, which means that you can't drive with more than 1 person that is not a member of the ...
Gameboy Is Driving My Son Crazy!!!!!
Asked by P.G. from Modesto
on August 6, 2007
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I have a 6yr old, he got his first gameboy for his birthday!! He has seemed to change his behavior- big time!! I understand kids get distracted with this thing, but wh...
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- What we have done with my son is made a chart. For everyday he does his chores, his homework without whining, he gets a certain amount of minutes with his gameboy on ...
- Hi P.-- what you need to do use the game as a reward instead of a punishment. If you want him to complete chores, etc. before he gets to play it have him earn it. Sa...
- I think taking it away is a good move. We don't regularly watch media (TV, videos, computer time for the kids) but if we do and they freak out about "only" getting to ...
HELP!!! With Teenage Daughter and Dating....
Asked by H.U. from Detroit
on March 3, 2009
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Okay... This may be a little winded, but I am at my wits end!
My 17 year old daughter has a boyfriend who has been around for about 3 months now. The whole thing sta...
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- If I'm understanding correctly, he whined and begged to talk to her for just a minute, and after saying no repeatedly, she got on the phone with him? Did you cave in, ...
- I really don't have any advice for you. All I can say is your daughter and her boyfriend sound like teenagers. I have a 17 yr old boy and he is pushing my buttons bigt...
- H., you're a good one. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice for you, but that night when the BF called and your daughter was supposed to be on punishment, if he'd...
How Do I Do This?
Asked by T.B. from Austin
on March 30, 2009
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My ex and have been split up for nearly a year, but it's been a trial as he did not want to divorce. We have two kids (7 and 2 years old) and share custody of them. ...
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- There seems to be no greater past time in this country then telling moms they are doing everything wrong. Everyone has an axe to grind with regards to how other peopl...
- Move on and have fun! I dated without my children ever seeing him. Once things got serious, we met at the park. We sat and talked while the kids played. Afterward, I t...
- My suggestion would be start off with any thing that is fun and neutral or semi neutral territory - - park, zoo, picnic, swimming pool, etc. . . let your kids guide on...
7 y.o. Hides Hwk. and Doesn't Answer Questions.
Asked by M.M. from Columbus
on January 12, 2009
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My 7 year old daughter has been hiding her homework us. When I ask her why she didn't do or why didn't she tell me she had any she will not say a word! She will keep q...
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- my 5 yr old has had a hard recently here, and I feel like I am always asking the same thing over and over, I ask why as well, but the previous advice about not focusin...
- I think that I agree with the previous post as well as I know at my children's school they send home a monthly calandar and what homework they are supposed to do. Howe...
- Why is it important to know why she did something or who gave her the gum? Your focus might be better placed on the fact that she hid the homework, rather than why she...
Disobeying
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on September 29, 2007
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I have raised my step kids since they were 2 and 4. Now they are 14 and 16 and we have had an okay relationship. They call me mom and I accept them as my own kids. But...
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- Drug test them. You can buy a kit at the drug store today and have your answer in less than 5 minutes. Many family counselors they aren't trained in recognizing or dea...
- 16 and 14 is a difficult age. Listen to them as much as possible -they are going through a lot. They are naturally selfish at this age and so I wouldn't "do for them...
- Hi T., While I don't know your particular situation completely, I think I can offer some general comments. Sometimes stepchildren can feel unloved by the stepparent...
Teenagers
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on November 10, 2006
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I have a 14 yr. old son who thinks he doesn't need to listen to anyone. You try and be nice and give them some leway, but then he walks all over any rule u make and th...
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- C. - I agree with Courtney! I'm a high school teacher too (9th) and kids at that age are in between being middle school babies and wanting to be independent adults. S...
- I know exactly what u r going through! I have 4 boys 2 of which r twin 13 year olds. The one twin totally defies me every chance he can. I have taken the computer away...
- Hey there - I'm a middle school teacher and can tell you that the best thing you can do for your son is to realize that you are his parent, not his friend. The kids i...
*Dealing with Feelings & Emotions*
Asked by L.H. from St. Louis
on December 8, 2008
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Hello & Happy Holidays to aall the fabulous moms out there. I've written before about issues with my 15 yr old daughter, and you all gave very good suggestions and ad...
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- I don't doubt that you love your daughter, but I think that your feelings although not always something we have control over are an indication that you need some extra...
- L., I TOTALLY understand.....my daughter is 12 going on 20, and I feel the exact same way. We have our good days and bad days, but it is hard to "like" her som...
- My best advise is to just stop feeling this way towards her. I know it sounds quick to say that, but if you let this continue to grow, she will feel shut out. I am a...
Should I Have Rules for a 20 Year Old If She Still Lives at Home
Asked by N.T. from San Francisco
on July 30, 2008
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My request for you to give me some advice
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- I would sit down and have a talk with her. I think she should have rules, she still lives at home. Is she working or going to school? If going to school she can lend a...
- First of all, the in-and-out as she pleases has to stop. You have a home, not a motel. She either lives with you or she doesn't, period. If she lives with you, then...
- It is always a sticky situation with an adult child living at home--- but YES, its still your house and especially when you still have a financial stake in her life th...
