Concerning our teens dating; we decieded to wait till 16 to date and only in groups. I also believe that kids are growing up too fast and suffering for it. If kids play adult games they end up paying adult prices. We wanted our kids to have something to look forward to.
If they experence everything from movies, games, jewelry, dating, freedom, driving, cellphones,computers, ect.. at the age of 15; please tell me what do they have to look forward to at 16 but sex, drugs, ect...
We did things in steps, and our 21 yr old still group dates(not double dates, but just group of friends just having fun) till he meets someone special and then occationally will have a lunch date with just the special girl. Taking things slow and easy is the better way. In my opinion.
I have a 18 year old daughter who suddenly turns on her dad when he innocently touches her.He was very hurt on Sunday when she asked him to stop TICKLING HER LEG as it was making her feel uncomfortable but he read it that she felt his touch was sexual but I tried to explain that she was saying she was not happy with the touch and this was not his fault. He would never abuse our children and he is hurting so much with her rebuke. How do I explain this to him.
My daughter has been dating this guy off and on for about a year now. I thought he was OK at first because the only place they ever really went together was church. I have noticed lately that he will make comments to make her feel bad about herself when she is being so sweet to him. I have went from talking to her about my own experiences to fighting with her and demanding she break it off. I suspect a lot of head games and abuse. I have been there and I need someone to tell me how to handle this. We have done nothing but argue over this guy for the last few months. Please tell me what to do. I just hope I haven't destroyed all communication between us by being critical of him.
My daughter is 12 I don't understand her and at times can't be around her. I love her with all any heart but I'm lost. I have two boys and 1 girl. I was a tom-boy growing up. My friends were boys and to this day I don't tolerate females very well.
Most of the time I can't deal with the constant 180's she's pulling. One minute she's up next minute she's growling like a wild animal. I don't have that with the boys. 1 is 10 the other 27.
Can someone help me?????? I never had a mother as a role model. I have nothing to refer to. My step monster was awful and I only learned what I don't want to do.
I love my daughter and I support her, encourage her and I am here for her 24/7. I don't get it. What is wrong????
I've spent the last year dealing with my daughter's lying. She claims her "best friend" is a girl that, in my opinion, is a habitual liar and is constantly getting my daughter in trouble with her. They even decided to starting drinking on New Year's! I laid the law down that my daughter was not to have anything to do with this kid outside of school. I actually thought she was turning the corner and starting to get her act together. But tonight I learned she's been lying to me and spending time with this very "bad influence." I lost it, and kicked her out! Of course, she went to the friends house. I just don't have the energy to fight anymore.
One of the things we can do as parents to strengthen our relationships with our teens is to get into the habit of having at least one meal a day as a family. Use this time to converse and share experiences and ideas.
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If they experence everything from movies, games, jewelry, dating, freedom, driving, cellphones,computers, ect.. at the age of 15; please tell me what do they have to look forward to at 16 but sex, drugs, ect...
We did things in steps, and our 21 yr old still group dates(not double dates, but just group of friends just having fun) till he meets someone special and then occationally will have a lunch date with just the special girl. Taking things slow and easy is the better way. In my opinion.