My teen update

@krupar5 (287)
United States
September 12, 2012 1:36pm CST
I posted about my daughter who lied to me, and now I am just giving an update. My daughter and I have talked a lot about the situation and she knew that I was upset. She apologized and said she learned that what she did was terrible and could have put her in danger. We still have a great relationship and I told her that no matter what I will always love her, and that whatever is bothering her she can talk to me about it. I told her I may get angry but I will always listen. We have decided to give her her phone and Ipod back. we still are keeping the laptop. We did contact the police and have since sent down all the materials we collected on this man and we will see what happens. Thanks again to all of you for your support.
3 responses
@nupur123 (392)
• Hyderabad, India
13 Sep 12
U did a great job as getting angry is not the solution for any problem . In order to bult a good relation with teens we need to be very positive and calm otherwise things may go against us.
@krupar5 (287)
• United States
13 Sep 12
Thank you. I try to always be calm but I know I was wrong to yell, but all is good now. Happy Lotting!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Sep 12
I believed that parents will always be parents. I also disobeyed my parents before and give them pain, headache and whatnot. And in the end, they're still there for me- with an open arms waiting so wide to hug me. Now, I am also a parent, a mother myself and I can say that, I fully understand what it is like to become a parent and a mother.
@krupar5 (287)
• United States
12 Sep 12
I understand that all children lie and as adults we do to. I guess I was more worried about the fact she could have put herself in harms wasy. It is all done and thankfully we have discussed the dangers and I do not think she will do anything like that again. I hope she understands that I liove her and I have forgiven her. It is difficult to be a parent and a mother. You do not realize until you become one. Thanks for replying.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
12 Sep 12
Hey great to hear that all sort of things are now sorted out. Your daughter should feel proud of having u in her life who is always there to support her and listen to all her queries. She should trust u completely and think u as her friend. Of course electronic gadgets have ruined teenager's lives but we can not help either. All we have to do is to keep a strict vigil on our children so that they do not misuse them. What say?
@krupar5 (287)
• United States
12 Sep 12
Thanks for responding! I agree I am going to keep an eye on her for a while. I know she will hate it but I really want her to be safe. Some day I hope she will understand that I am a mother first and her friend second.