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Comment by Mia, Sophisticated Tree hugger. Resident book worm. on October 21, 2008 at 1:35pm

hi!
I thought I would join as I am 12, 13 in dec.
( Just to make it clear I am English!! )

Now I know allot of mums and dads who think kids my age should like town and shopping that I should have a boy friend by now ( ?? ) Well I admit, a trip to the shops isn't tooo bad once and a while but I'm not obsessed with it like some girls who go to my school. I enjoy going on the computer, reading fantasy, drawing or practicing my guitar, rather than putting on make up or flirting with a boy.

Another point that makes me annoyed is adults complaining children hate reading!!!!! I LOVE reading! I know that my mates do as well! So grown ups out there get this into your mind WE LIKE TO READ! :)

Thank you!

Comment by Paula on October 21, 2008 at 1:14pm

Hello, Just joined up today. You could say Im loosing it with my 13yr old daughter. She is an only child and I just dont really like her personality the past year. I feel like I dont even know her anymore. She is alot like her dad. That is fine, but she forgets she's 13 not 41. She has been lying alot lately. I keep catching her in them and she will change it all around and almost convince you that your nuts and she is innocent. I mean Holy Crap. I just can't handle her no more. She keeps her friends stuff (ex. Left here or borrowed hoodies, shirts, etc,,,) she will lie and say she returned them to find out she really didnt and then will say " I gave that back, that one is so and so's.) Yah, ok, I wasnt born yesterday. I just dont know what to do about this at this point,. She has lost a freind for a while because of one of these not giving an item back stunts. My husband and I reinforced that fact the lying to friends will only cause you to loose them. Things were ok for a short while and now it's back to the same old bull. Has anyone gone through anything similar? If so, how did you handle it. My husband thinks she should just pay the consequences with her lack of trust and honesty with her friends. What about my lack of trust in her? I don't trust her anymore either. Suggestions would be so helpful and appreciated. Thanks for listening to my vent.
P.M.

Comment by Denise Shannon on October 13, 2008 at 10:34am

Hi --
Just joined today. I am just experienceing the whole teen thing with my daughter who recently turned thirteen. It will great to talk to moms who have the same life experiences and outlook that I do.

Denise

Comment by Mary on September 23, 2008 at 7:41pm

Hello. I just joined this group. My youngest is a teenager....a girl. My boys are in the their mid twenties. I will tell you what really worked for my daughter and I...brought us closer together. We started scrapbooking together. When she went to try on her prom dress, I went with her and took my camera and I told her she could try on the most expensive dresses! I photographed all of this, and she made her pages in her album with many photos of her in glamorous dresses. It was so great.

My daughter journalled about her first car, getting her drivers license, etc. We did it together. She is in college now so not as much time for this type of thing, but I just wanted to share this with those of you who have teenage daughters. God bless, Mary

Comment by Mary on August 23, 2008 at 8:11pm

I have a 14 yr old son who is a great kid. Good grades, friends, plays baseball but he is so quiet. I was a lot like him when I was his age but It never cost me friends. With him though he is slowly starting to lose friends because they think he dosent like them because he wont talk to much. I Just wish I knew what to do to help him feel more comfortable to talk to people.

Comment by MamaBates on August 18, 2008 at 6:52pm

Love your manners content...bring back the art of finesse,poise and kindness to our generation of teens....moms need to bring basic manners back into our families!

Comment by Vanessa Van Petten on August 17, 2008 at 10:49am

Thanks everyone for joining, let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer!

Comment by lasvegasgal07 on August 16, 2008 at 12:11am

i have 4 kids 14,11,9 and a 3 year old

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