Teenagers, are they worth it? (25)
He turned out to be a better man than his daddy. 
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I've never had kids of my own, but raised two girls from babies.
Early teens were tough, but with my sense of humor, they survived. The youngest one was having a fit one day (about 13) and I simply told her that the fits were reserved for her sister... and was a natural part of growing up, but... *her* turn wasn't for another year or so. (she laughed)
Now?
They are both recent parents of little girls of their own, and...
PAYBACK IS A B@tch! LOL
Being a grand parent is SO much more fun... spoil them and send them home with their parents
Early teens were tough, but with my sense of humor, they survived. The youngest one was having a fit one day (about 13) and I simply told her that the fits were reserved for her sister... and was a natural part of growing up, but... *her* turn wasn't for another year or so. (she laughed)
Now?
They are both recent parents of little girls of their own, and...
PAYBACK IS A B@tch! LOL
Being a grand parent is SO much more fun... spoil them and send them home with their parents
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skokieSue: Have you raised kids and gotten that far w/o killing them?
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
I raised a teenager by myself who is now 46 years old. My proudest moment was when she graduated the police academy.
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Geez, I wanted to have my parents whacked because they didn't like my boyfriends. Now I don't like those boyfriends any more but I still like my parents. In my case, I think I was justified to want to get married at 14 because my parents were not really psychologically cut out to have kids. I stand by that statement to this day. I would have been better off with a 20 year old husband. But the thing about parents is that they get more mature all their lives too. And so will your teen agers.
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already raised 2 - the 3rd okay - the 4th drives me to despair - I'm still looking for a solution - I wonder if it had anything to do with him being a baby and throwing tantrums (my only one) and still throwing tantrums, it's the foul language and the name calling that I can't deal with.........::help: 
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I just recall The way I was when I was a teen...
Now im a mom of a 6 years old lil girl...
My mom just says shes gonna laugh so hard when she turns 12 lol
Honestly? I so deserve it!!!!
Now im a mom of a 6 years old lil girl...
My mom just says shes gonna laugh so hard when she turns 12 lol
Honestly? I so deserve it!!!!
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skokieSue: Have you raised kids and gotten that far w/o killing them?
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
Not that Ive ever done it, but if I did, I would relate back to when I was a teenager...
That would give me a little more patience, I think..
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skokieSue: Have you raised kids and gotten that far w/o killing them?
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
Yep I have, 2 boys... didn't sleep for about 6 years there... fortunately they do outgrow it... around 26.
But maintaining a sense of humor is vital (in between the moments you want to strangle them).
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Every month I give to a charity to keep kids off the street and in school,its atax right off,so why not.
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Yup my son who is now 29 surived through the the terrible twos and his teen years.If his typical teen behavior was all I had to deal with I'd have to say by the kind of mature adult he's chosen to be I don't feel I did such a bad job after all.He was well worth it all.
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Teenagers are just like adults,they need positive affirmations,and encouragement.
It's everybodys greatest need,to feel APPRECIATED.
It's everybodys greatest need,to feel APPRECIATED.
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Witchaywoman: Geez, I wanted to have my parents whacked because they didn't like my boyfriends. Now I don't like those boyfriends any more but I still like my parents. In my case, I think I was justified to want to get married at 14 because my parents were not really psychologically cut out to have kids. I stand by that statement to this day. I would have been better off with a 20 year old husband. But the thing about parents is that they get more mature all their lives too. And so will your teen agers.
"“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished by how much he'd learned in seven years.” -- Mark Twain
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I guess it was a silly question
"Is it worth it?"
It's not like I have a choice, is it?
but I do appreciate the thoughtful feedback.
I think it's difficult for me because I was a super nerd-
and never got into trouble. Later of course I had some problems
but that was in my mid twenties for a few years - so, yes,
destructive, but not direct rebellion or effect on anyone like parents...
"Is it worth it?"
It's not like I have a choice, is it?
but I do appreciate the thoughtful feedback.
I think it's difficult for me because I was a super nerd-
and never got into trouble. Later of course I had some problems
but that was in my mid twenties for a few years - so, yes,
destructive, but not direct rebellion or effect on anyone like parents...
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skokieSue: Have you raised kids and gotten that far w/o killing them?
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
Yes I and she survived.
My daughter was so difficult,fought me all the way,but never once through all the traumas did I feel like giving up,even though I was on my own.
As for being proud,that started at birth,faltered a lot during the teens,but she never brought trouble to my door.
Now she is an adult with her own successful business,a wonderful husband,and is secure in life. Who does she thank,her Mum.Now that's what makes it all worth while.
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thewall2: Teenagers are just like adults,they need positive affirmations,and encouragement.It's everybodys greatest need,to feel APPRECIATED.
Thanks for the get well wishes Mr. Wall..
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skokieSue: Have you raised kids and gotten that far w/o killing them?
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD
Nothing specific with my teenagers... yet.
But... we were all teenagers once, and we were worth it!
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The answer is no,
I need all information, who, what, where and why!
My daughter had a cell phone years before I ever did so I would know exactly where
she was and what she was doing.
Her only job at home was her home work. She cleaned as she pleased and helped me if she wanted.
She was busy with church, school and a few other activities.
It was a peaceful place growing up in, we both worked so hard to have a happy, healthy, loving home.
P. S. You will forget how hard it is.
She has been married 7 years and teaches H. S. Spanish. Oh, and she turned in her thesis last week.
She needs a break from studying.
I need all information, who, what, where and why!
My daughter had a cell phone years before I ever did so I would know exactly where
she was and what she was doing.
Her only job at home was her home work. She cleaned as she pleased and helped me if she wanted.
She was busy with church, school and a few other activities.
It was a peaceful place growing up in, we both worked so hard to have a happy, healthy, loving home.
P. S. You will forget how hard it is.
She has been married 7 years and teaches H. S. Spanish. Oh, and she turned in her thesis last week.
She needs a break from studying.
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The answer is no,
I need all information, who, what, where and why!
My daughter had a cell phone years before I ever did so I would know exactly where
she was and what she was doing.
Her only job at home was her home work. She cleaned as she pleased and helped me if she wanted.
She was busy with church, school and a few other activities.
It was a peaceful place growing up in, we both worked so hard to have a happy, healthy, loving home.
P. S. You will forget how hard it is.
She has been married 7 years and teaches H. S. Spanish. Oh, and she turned in her thesis last week.
She needs a break from studying.
I need all information, who, what, where and why!
My daughter had a cell phone years before I ever did so I would know exactly where
she was and what she was doing.
Her only job at home was her home work. She cleaned as she pleased and helped me if she wanted.
She was busy with church, school and a few other activities.
It was a peaceful place growing up in, we both worked so hard to have a happy, healthy, loving home.
P. S. You will forget how hard it is.
She has been married 7 years and teaches H. S. Spanish. Oh, and she turned in her thesis last week.
She needs a break from studying.
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To teen age??
What is a memory you can share that can show us that it was all worth it
What about a memory of a day that made you think one of you would not survive it?
It is HARD