Raising a teenager is a new level of parenting... You are constantly challenged... Negotiations are pushed to a new level because they have had 13 years to find your weaknesses... They have more influences from peers (and most of the peers you would prefer them not to be around)... They have mood swings.... They are self conscious about their body changing...
All the while, I try not to scream constantly... I try to get him to open up to me about anything... I try to have him set long term goals... I try to support him and his dreams.... And most importantly...embarrass him in front of his friends....
Thanks dad
Thanks DAD?! He was in Wisconsin...or other places...Writing letters was easier than dealing with reality...THANKS MOM!!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! I can't imagine what a fun mom you would be. And you know he'll appreciate you some day!
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