My Poor Teenage Daughter....

[NewWorldOrder]

She's 17, a senior in high school, beautiful, and totally confused. :ohno

Poor thing....and I don't know quite what to do to help her. Some things they just have to learn all on their own. *sigh*

[Theresa]

It's so hard being a teen sometimes - just as all ages have their own challenges. I have 16-year-old and 13-year-old girls, so I empathize with you. :hug

[lovinlife4]

Oh the days of high school and being a teen. I remember some of the dilemas I was in!! I thank God those days are in the past. I always tell my kids, try to listen and learn things the easy way!

[NewWorldOrder]

I remember what it was like too, it was really hard. I hope she figures it all out. I wouldn't want to be a teenager again.

[topekaclark]

I am very blessed with a wonderful 16 year old son.......he's a very good child HOWEVER there are times I sit there going ok, what do I do or how to help him.

I understand it's hard to be a parent because you just want to swoop in, I look at my son and try to balance him being a child still but soon to be an adult.

((hugs)

Yes, they do have to figure things out on their own at times.

[homesick9748]

Yeah, it's hard being a teenager; but, I think it's harder being a parent and having to watch them make mistakes and get hurt.

[sillysocks]

You r blessed...im stressed to the max with my 15 yr old that just had a baby.........ill pray for your family. life is tough! All advice I can give is Tell her like it is. Dont sugar coat it. Im sure your blessed. Like I said Ill pray!!! Teach her Gods word and it will lead her! huuuggggsssssss!!!!

[NewWorldOrder]

Sillysocks, what big responsibility that's been thrust on your 15 year old. :hug

Thank you, we are blessed, she's a wonderful young woman, and a great daughter. She's having confusion over what to do about all of the sudden attention by multiple suitors, some of which are college age and see my daughter in a whole new light, now that she's older, and more mature. She really likes one boy from our church, and he really likes her too, but she's being told by the other likely suitors that she can do better, etc. As her mom, I want her to concentrate on her studies, and prepare for college, but as a person who used to be a teenager, I know that's not all she wants to prepare for. She has told me several times, that she is looking for her mate. So, I pray.

[NewWorldOrder]

Another problem, is because she's so wrapped up in her problems right now, she lets her attitude get the best of her.

This morning she handed me homework that needed to be checked, signed, and turned in today. :doh I was more than a little miffed. Then her dad got on to her, a bit too harshly, about her attitude and now the tension in our house is really thick. The thing with my husband and my daughter, is the only time they talk to each other is when they're yelling at each other. He doesn't spend a lot of time with the kids, so when he sees her acting stupid, he gets angry and says she's always like that. She's not always like that, she's like that sometimes, just like everyone else. :rolleyes She does tend to get snotty though, otherwise, she's actually a great kid.

[Theresa]

Another problem, is because she's so wrapped up in her problems right now, she lets her attitude get the best of her.

This morning she handed me homework that needed to be checked, signed, and turned in today. :doh I was more than a little miffed. Then her dad got on to her, a bit too harshly, about her attitude and now the tension in our house is really thick. The thing with my husband and my daughter, is the only time they talk to each other is when they're yelling at each other. He doesn't spend a lot of time with the kids, so when he sees her acting stupid, he gets angry and says she's always like that. She's not always like that, she's like that sometimes, just like everyone else. :rolleyes She does tend to get snotty though, otherwise, she's actually a great kid.

She sounds just like my 13-year-old. It doesn't seem to matter to her to make others wait for her, or to give me something at the last minute. She also sometimes has an attitude (snotty) and I'd like to smack her. But, otherwise, she's a good girl. Doesn't get into trouble at school (minor if at all), etc. Compared to some of the kids I saw (was a substitute teacher), I am very blessed with my two.