Lets hear your stories of your teens and preteens

[Mirch]

Re: Lets hear your stories of your teens and preteens

@aurchaepiyo

Interesting. I was actually asking about parents’ experiences with their preteen and teen kids…

I think maybe there is a big problem because nobody wants to admit that their kids are going TeRe. Everything is supposed to be pretty as a picture and kids are supposed to be nice and helpful and obedient.

Mine isn’t. Almost 12, going on 17 and giving me so much attitude, despite my being absolutely consistent and following through on consequences etc. Frankly, I don’t know how I’m going to make it through till he’s 18. Sometimes people pooh-pooh it, saying, he’s a kid or it’s the age or he’s a boy etc. But I remember my youth, and I SURE didn’t disrespect my Mama the way he disrespects me. A certain amount I expect, part of the growing up process and all. I know that TV and movies have a very bad influence on people’s behaviour (and not just kids!) He gets no TV at my house, because he gets a lot at his dad’s. (Yes, we are divorced.)

Anyway, just thought I’d try to get problem parenting/older kids out there in the open for people to discuss. It helps to know one is not the only parent out there struggling.

Please review your own behavior and interaction with him . May be being a divorcee have turned you into somewhat bitter person and have given you very negative attitude toward life. May be you have too many restrictions and no nos imposed on him , like this absolutely no TV gives me some clue to it. All TV is not bad, all video games are not bad , all computer time is not bad, all friends are not bad. There should be a balance between restrictions and liberties.