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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 But I remember being moody and withdrawn when I was her age.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 ...
My 13 Year Old
Asked by T.M. from Jackson
on April 21, 2007
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My 13 year old son was found touching another child a couple of years younger than him. I put him in therapy and I am hoping it works. But what else can I do. I don't ...
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- I have one question about this - when he touched the other child, did he do it in private? If he did it in private then it would seem he knew it was wrong. Doing it ...
- I do belive that you have to make sure that your son does not do anything to harm younger children, physically or mentally. But keep in mind that he may have just bee...
- I think you already have some great advice, but I'm going to express my opinion as well. Okay, he is going through puberty. He is going to be sexually curious. Be ca...
Advice on Cutting
Asked by N.J. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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I am a sister of a 15 year old boy. He has been living with me for about 6 months. I have notice that he has been cutting himself. It has been twice that I have see...
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- Just wanted to say that he is a lucky young man to have such a caring & compassionate sister! I don't have any experience or advice to share, but I just had to commen...
- Hello N., I am sorry to hear about your brother. Please remember that God is the Great Physician, He is Healer. Remember to seek Him always for every decisions H...
- I used to date someone in high school that cut himself. It was very hard for both of us to deal with at such a young age. I do remember that it was hard for him to tal...
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...
13 Year Old Twin Daughters That Have Become So Judgmental
Asked by C.L. from San Luis Obispo
on June 3, 2009
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My husband and I are wondering if our twin girls have just become really judgmental people, or is this just a junior high stage they are going through. They are very ...
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- I think this is very normal for teens to go through this, because they see the popular kids being critical of others. Just keep emphasizing to them that differences a...
- Hi C.: This type of behavior is so typical of young teens.They become so competitive. Not necessarily where they should be.(Academically)but with appearance,and socia...
- Hi C., You have some good advice here. From what I remember, those school years were difficult; everyone trying to fit in, determine their "rank", popularity, etc. e...
Teenagers
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2008
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i have a teenage son age 15 he is a 9th grader in high school and im having problems with him thinking that he is the boss that he can do what he wants when he wants i...
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- I have a teenage step daughter that has given her father and I our fair share of grief! It got to the point that all her "extras" were taken away and she was to earn ...
- My boys are 17 & 15 (daughter 13) and so God Bless you for doing this alone. Teens are tough, they are in that between stage, where they think they know everything and...
- Pray, sounds like you are doing a great job, perhaps one of the other children you have can talk to him while at an outting, or out of the house, together and get some...
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...
Seeking Mothers Advice with Teenagers
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on December 7, 2007
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My 13 yr old going on 25 yr daughter is going through those stages teen girls go through
but lately she been so unmotivated to do anything not her chores or homewor...
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- Hi J., Wow how stressful.... My heart goes out to you. I will pray for you and your family. I would say talk to your child. Try diligently to get to the root cause ...
- I recognize several issues in your message. I don't know where to start. You must be feeling crazy. Your step-daughter has many things going on that are difficult...
- Hello, I am in a similar situation with my husbands 16yr old daughter she is not movated to do any thing except have a boyfriend. Is there a counslor or another uninv...
What to Do About Teen Daughter....
Asked by K.W. from Seattle
on August 2, 2008
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So my daughter is 17 and graduated. For her present, we bought her a laptop. She LOVES horses, but never got to spend any time wth them, so *I* wanted to get her lesso...
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- What are the consequences of her behavior? I found with mine, that unless there were some, they didn't care...why should they? #1 a laptop is a priviledge not a right...
- hi just wanted to let you know I hag to support myself at 16 and beyond and when I was looking about 12-15 yrs ago most would hire me if my mom signed and helped me g...
- I would take away the laptop and give her specific responsibilities around the house. By completing the responsibilities, she earns laptop credits, which are specified...
