A young woman fell in our aerobics class yesterday but luckily was not seriously hurt. Her ankle throbbed for a few minutes and she said she was thankful it wasn't her 'bad' ankle! We all know the feeling! Apparently this happened to an instructor who ended up actually fracturing her ankle and the ambulance had to be called in!
My son K and I have been having a lot of teenager arguments/discussions all around his freedom or 'seeming' lack of it. A good friend's advice is to be super strict but I am of two minds having heard stories of teenagers being alienated from their parents. 17 years old is not exactly a child, so it requires a different mindset. Gone are the days of total control. He tends to listen more to his peers than to his parents at this age. Luckily he has a few wise friends. Wish me/us luck as we go day by day!
I got him some 'child abuse' books from the library for a parenting class project. I can barely look at this topic, it's tough to bear.
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hmmm. And why did he not get those books from the library himself? A part-time job at McDonald's would help him grow up quickly. Both of my kids had jobs when they were in high school and in college.
It's difficult with kids at that age. My daughter was a beast! (Still is) But I think you need to let him do his own work! Valerie
Oh it's hard Christine isn't it? Every kid is different. I think kids having part-time jobs is good too. Makes kids a little independent and also teaches them alot. I agree 17 is getting older and he is nearly an adult. People vote here at 18, is it the same there? You did a great job with your daughter and I am sure it will be the same with your son. Deep breaths and good luck.
It's not an easy age...17...both my kids are out of it...those teenage years were tough.
Have a lovely day
Eva
Thanks for your advice and support ladies, love my blog community! Yes, hopefully K can find a nice job this summer, he really wants to.
I have a lot of prblems with my twins love them so much but specially with my daughter sigh!! mine have 17 th lol
Only I can say I pray all days sigh!
my saugther wants work too, but dont like study LOL ah dear!
Gloria, seems like we just have to take things day by day and never give up!
There's a fine line between being too strict and too lenient. As you said, your job is to know the difference one day at a time. Good luck!
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