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myLot reputation of 98/100. bestisyettocome (1087)   ranked 1 out of 19 in have children2 years ago

What do you do when your kids are teens, and want to either stay at home all the time or run with their friends, instead of going out to dinner or shopping with you? They don't seem motivated. My daughter used to be joined at my hip-like I had four feet, and now at 13 she seems embarrassed to hang out with me. Is it a stage? Or will it pass?

 
 
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smuggeridge (1609) response was accepted on 1/18/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 80/100. smuggeridge (1609)   2 years ago

it will pass, by the time they reach 16 they will be your best friend again. Personally i don't know why parents put up with teenagers, if i was my dad i would have chucked me out of my house at the age of 15. But now i love going home to see my mummy and daddy


myLot reputation of 98/100. bestisyettocome (1087)   ranked 1 out of 19 in have children  2 years ago

Thank you for your insight, from the kid point of view.

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2. rehaana (26)   2 years ago

don't feel bad it is a stage and it will pass. i have six children and one on the way. my 16 yr and my 12 yr old go out with their friends but still manage to stay stuck under me. we have a close relationship but not the we are friends one. we they think that you all are girlfriends that when they think they are your age. then you have to hurt their feelings becasue they thought wrong and tried to try me. once i got that straight as to who the parent and the child was the respect is still there. so i assumne you and your daughter have a close relationship and be patient.


myLot reputation of 98/100. bestisyettocome (1087)   ranked 1 out of 19 in have children  2 years ago

I'm so hoping it will pass! Yes, my daughter and I have a very close relationship. She tells me things that I would have NEVER been able to tell my mother! I just miss the 2 extra feet hanging out of my butt...

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3. myLot reputation of 62/100. jmanzano17 (1844)   2 years ago

I dont really have problems hangin out with my dad on weekends..

just leave us alone on weekdays and but if we have to go with you on weekdays then let us know atleast 2 days before if we're goin somewhere on whatever day it is.


myLot reputation of 98/100. bestisyettocome (1087)   ranked 1 out of 19 in have children  2 years ago

Thanks for replying. You must have a great relationship with your Dad! Keep on it.

 
4. myLot reputation of 71/100. jayparikh (150)   ranked 10 out of 19 in have children   2 years ago

i guesss there is some time when kids dont want to be with their parents..
but that is not the right thing to do.if family members behave with their child like a friend they will never ever be against you.
you need to make your child comfortable


myLot reputation of 98/100. bestisyettocome (1087)   ranked 1 out of 19 in have children  2 years ago

I think it has something to do with maybe bumping into her friends in the stores or mall? I don't want to force her--or bribe her (too much):)

 
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