Parenting teens  | | | |  I am 40 and the mother of 4 kids who are all teenagers now. As they are growing up and becoming more and more independent, I feel proud yet also a sense of loss as they don't need me so much anymore. Sometimes I feel I want to have another baby, but my husband doesn't want to, as he appreciates our growing independence and that we can now go out more as a couple. I guess I will have to wait for grandchildren to come in the next few years! I am looking forward to that stage. So when your kids grow up, how do you cope without little ones needing you all the time?
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| 1.  cher913 (21926)
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2 years ago
| |  i know what you mean. my baby turned 13 in march and our oldest daughter turned 17 this past week. the time sure seems to fly by. now that they are older, i have developed hobbies that i couldnt do when they were little (paper mache, etc) and read a lot more than i did, so thats fun.
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| karen1969 (1205)
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2 years ago
| | Mine are 14, 17, 18 & 19. I agree about hobbies. We are going out to the theatre more & even on weekends away without the kids, as the older 3 are fine here by themselves & the 14 year old stays at her grandma's. | | | | | | | Johnsons baby Relief Kit Baby Kit Contains Seven Pediatrician Recommended Items. www.rewardingpromos.com | add comment | | | |
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| karen1969 (1205)
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2 years ago
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| | 3. katsmeow1213 (7761)
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2 years ago
| |  I am looking forward to that stage. My oldest is 13 now.. but my youngest is still 2. 2 isn't a fun age.. he's into everything, making messes, throwing tantrums.. I'm worn out before the day is done! Plus it's so hard to afford to do anything, and the things we can think to do aren't good for all the kids. We can go swimming but the younger 2 are too small for the pool and we won't have fun if we have to hold them the whole time. Playgrounds are great for the younger ones, but boring for the older ones... it's just so hard.
Plus like your husband, I'd like to be able to have a little more freedom. Go out when I want to.. even just run to the store without having to load 5 kids in the car just to grab some milk.. you know.
Maybe I'll feel different when I get there, but right now I am looking forward to the days when my kids don't need me so much anymore.
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| karen1969 (1205)
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2 years ago
| | I think we find the stage we are currently going through to be the hardest stage, so as a mum of teens I long to go back to having babies and toddlers, while you are the opposite! :-)
Of course there are good and bad things about all ages. I can understand you wanting more freedom and for your 2 year old to be less needy and dependant on you. It is awkward having kids at different ages too, like you said, as they all like different things and it is hard to find the perfect family day out. | | | |
| katsmeow1213 (7761)
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2 years ago
| | One thing is for certain... I do not miss the baby stage! The up all nights, the constant feedings, washing bottles and changing diapers (though the youngest still isn't potty trained so I'm still changing diapers).. don't miss it for a second! | | | |
| karen1969 (1205)
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2 years ago
| | The funny thing is, I do miss some of that - though not the sleepless nights! I miss the weaning stage especially, that was fun (if messy at times). Still, I guess it won't be too long til we have grandkids around as my eldest will be 20 this year. | | | | | | | Plus Size Clothing Up to 60% off - Semi Annual Sale! Apparel, Lingeri, Swimwear & More. bigkingclothing.com | add comment | | | |
| | 4. Thoroughrob (9552)
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2 years ago
| |  Enjoy your time, the grandkids will not be far behind. I find it harder giving the teens the freedom they want and need. I don't want to let go. I have a son that is 15 and has cerebral palsy. He will always need me and be a child at heart. I long for some freedom and time with my husband.
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| karen1969 (1205)
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2 years ago
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