how to raise a teenage girl when ur single mom

Philippines
June 26, 2011 4:21am CST
as a single mom im facing a difficulty raising my only teenage girl in the absence of her dad..Im doing the best for her to grow up normal without any resentment on her part the point is she begging on her dad to have time with her even for a while and be the best dad even we are separated yet he never do that...he is happy with his new family...sometimes i can feel to my daughter she is missing her dad but im doing the best for her as mom and dad at the same time yet its lacking...im happy that my daughter is so responsible and understanding as much as possible i want to raise her with normal and happy life as person no hatred in her heart..now do you have any suggestion how to cope a teenage life of ur kids..the generations now as they say is different..
1 response
• Malaysia
26 Jun 11
Hi, I do understand your situation. Is best that you keep on communicating with your daughter. Youngster needs lots of attention and care and love too. Im pretty sure you are doing your best for your daughter but they (the teenagers) cannot fully understand our good intention. Good communication is important. You not only be her mom but also best friend to her, so that she can and dare to share everything with you.
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
thanks my dear yes ur correct that what im doing my ebst an open communications with her..I want that she could open too for me..yes where just thinking whats the best for our children soometimes we are being misunderstood...