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Feb 10th, 2010 at 6:10pm
 
....do people survive raising teenagers?   Undecided    Though I have a wonderful one most of the time, I sometimes wonder if we'll make it.   

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Reply #1 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 6:25pm
 
I promise you will make it.  I raised 3 of 'em - and they are all still alive, doing well, and more than well into adulthood!  Hang in there Mama!

Remember this - grandchildren will be your best revenge! Wink
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Reply #2 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 6:38pm
 
Don't even ask me Jeannie. 

I had 7 of them.  I didn't survive.  Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to Login or Register

I feel for ya dear. The only advice I can give you is never let them see you sweat.  EVER!  stick to what you know is right and be consistant.

After they've gone to sleep at night a healthy shot of whiskey won't hurt either.  For you....not them.   Wink

and this too shall pass.
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Reply #3 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:31pm
 
The only thing I can add to the sage advice already given is this: Always - ALWAYS - present a united front. Even if you and your spouse are of differing opinions as to how to handle a situation. Work out the differences away from the affected teen-aged moron, but never let them think that you are not of one mind. Otherwise they will exploit it to the point that you will be convinced that you should be saving for law school.

They can be vile, nasty, knarly creatures, but eventually you'll start to see signs that they might actually think you're right, and that you actually cared enough about them to have their best interests at heart.
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Reply #4 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:41pm
 
Jeannie wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 6:10pm:
....do people survive raising teenagers? 


Damned if I know....and I raised two of them.   Wink
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Reply #5 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:58pm
 
We had a no rules deal,
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  Don't lie to me and I 'll go to bat for ya.
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Brew wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:31pm:
The only thing I can add to the sage advice already given is this: Always - ALWAYS - present a united front. Even if you and your spouse are of differing opinions as to how to handle a situation. Work out the differences away from the affected teen-aged moron, but never let them think that you are not of one mind. Otherwise they will exploit it to the point that you will be convinced that you should be saving for law school.

They can be vile, nasty, knarly creatures, but eventually you'll start to see signs that they might actually think you're right, and that you actually cared enough about them to have their best interests at heart.



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Brew wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:31pm:
The only thing I can add to the sage advice already given is this: Always - ALWAYS - present a united front. Even if you and your spouse are of differing opinions as to how to handle a situation. Work out the differences away from the affected teen-aged moron, but never let them think that you are not of one mind. Otherwise they will exploit it to the point that you will be convinced that you should be saving for law school.

They can be vile, nasty, knarly creatures, but eventually you'll start to see signs that they might actually think you're right, and that you actually cared enough about them to have their best interests at heart.

That, or shoot one. The rest tend to fall in line after that.  Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to Login or Register
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Racer1_NC wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:20pm:
That, or shoot one. The rest tend to fall in line after that.  i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/Smilies/rofl.gif


Why didn't I think of that?  Oh yeah, I only have ONE.  Damn. Roll Eyes
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Reply #9 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:38pm
 
I read this somewhere.....sounds right to me.. Roll Eyes

Smack your child every day.  If you don't know why - he does.
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Reply #10 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:40pm
 
Daayum Bill.  Why didn't I think of that.  Smiley  I coulda saved myself and them so many years of grief.

Jeannie, the thing Brew said is also so very true and I should have added that to mine as well.  You and their Dad NEED to be in perfect agreement in front of them.  Argue about stuff out of their sight.. but put up a united front. 

You said you have a wonderful one MOST  of the time.  MAN!  that does my heart good. He/she is going to make it then.    Kiss
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Mosaicwench wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:35pm:
Racer1_NC wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:20pm:
That, or shoot one. The rest tend to fall in line after that.  i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/Smilies/rofl.gif


Why didn't I think of that?  Oh yeah, I only have ONE.  Damn. Roll Eyes

They bring friends in don't they?  Wink
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Reply #12 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:49pm
 
I always found too that a little healthy fear never hurt anyone.  They just never knew what I might do, say, or where I might just show up to check on things.

I like what Potter and Racer have said.  Wish I'd had their wisdom 20 years ago!!! Smiley
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Reply #13 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:08pm
 
Does anyone besides me wonder how Linda is in such great shape after 7 children? 

Ok...I'm going to my corner now. 

Jeanie, I have two, and at 19 and 17, they have seldom caused me trouble. 

But there have been some moments.......I shudder at the memories ....
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Jackie wrote on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:38pm:
I read this somewhere.....sounds right to me.. Roll Eyes

Smack your child every day.  If you don't know why - he does.


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Reply #15 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:08pm
 
Great advice here.

As long as we're talking about dealing with teenagers, we had a few additional rules:

- B's or better to get driver's license and/or continue driving

- Solo dates at 16, group outings at 15 with a parent driving

- and rules for dating - no more than one year (either way) difference in age.

Oh and our kids school had the "Safe house" agreement we signed every year. Our kids weren't allowed to go to parties at any house that wasn't on the list. Safe house meant parents signed an agreement stating they would not serve alchohol to minors.
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Reply #16 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:27pm
 
Jeannie, I honestly can't give you an answer as no 2 teens are alike, so all I gotta say is to go with your gut as best you can, and try to remember that underneath the unfamiliar exterior is still your sweet, loving child.

I swear to God I see glimpses of mine from time to time!  It's not often, but it gives me hope, lol.

*BIG HUGS*!!

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Reply #17 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:34pm
 
Jeannie, if you figure it out let me know!!  Most of the time I just wanna kill mine and tell God he died!!

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Reply #18 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 11:00pm
 
Love them unconditionally, but also have unconditional rules that they will abide.  As others have said, ALWAYS show a united front with their Dad.  Don't give in to their whining, griping, complaining, crying, etc.  They really want to know that you care enough to say "NO" and mean it.  Kids need and really want boundaries.  It gives them an out when someone else is pressuing them to do something they really don't want to do.  I know it made my life a lot easier to say, "My Dad would kill me!" or "My parents won't allow me to do that."  They might gripe about it, but they really want it.

Jerry

Edit to add:  TELL them you love them regularly!  Even when you have to bite your tongue to do it.  They need to hear it as well as see it.
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I swear to God I see glimpses of mine from time to time!  It's not often, but it gives me hope,


Mel has a very valid point here.  Whenever you see that....pounce on it.  THAT is the time to talk to her/him.  THAT is the time to connect, bond and let them know how much you care.
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Reply #20 - Feb 10th, 2010 at 11:56pm
 
And remind yourself when they finally do leave, it stings the littlest teeny bit......makes putting up with some of the other stuff a little easier.

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Reply #21 - Feb 11th, 2010 at 2:34am
 
Oh I can sooooooooooooooooo relate to that one Jeannie!  I told my mother this past weekend that if I had been my mother I would have killed me - outright - and no jury in the land would have convicted.

I swear, with boys there's a gradual incremental slow stead progression to adulthood, with girls, someone throws the stupid switch, and you'd have better luck explaining theoretical quantum physics to a 2 year old;  I am assured however, that in a short time, (for some it's months, others maybe years - I was years, long years .....) the stupid switch suddenly flips off and they are amazing human beings all growed up (or nearly so).

I'll hang tough if you will too!

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Reply #22 - Feb 11th, 2010 at 4:46am
 
And always hold the thought that SOMEDAY THEY'LL BE PARENTS AND BE RAISING TEENS  and Paybacks are HELL!!  Kiss
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catlind wrote on Feb 11th, 2010 at 2:34am:
I swear, with boys there's a gradual incremental slow stead progression to adulthood, with girls, someone throws the stupid switch, and you'd have better luck explaining theoretical quantum physics to a 2 year old;

LMAO, the stupid switch, I like that!! Grin
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Reply #24 - Feb 11th, 2010 at 9:17am
 
Thanks guys... This made me smile.  I knew I could count on all of you!

Joe really is a wonderful kid.  He tells me he loves me, (even in front of his friends) thanks me for every meal I cook and for doing laundry.  He works hard at his job, shows up on time and rarely calls in sick.  He's not the best student and we are working on that. 

Our problem is that when I think I am treating him like an adult, he thinks I treating him like a "little kid."   Then his "attitude" comes out.  I know it will pass. 

Thanks for all of your advice.  And Pegg, I was thinking the same thing about Linda!

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