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07.01.08, 11:13 AM Teenagers
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My barely 15 year old daughter is spending time w/ an older crowd (15 - 18) and wants to be driven around by them. I feel she's growing up too fast and not mature enough to handle the situation I fear she's getting in to. Any advice? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Teenagers 07.01.08, 11:13 AM Flag
 

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without knowing your dd or her friends, I would say I agree with you. There is a big difference between a barely 15 yo and a 17yo or 18yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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^^^as for advice? just set up your house rules. no matter what they are, she'll probably tell you that no one else's parents are so strict. my dd says this and I think she believes it too, but I've talked to other parents and we're pretty much midstream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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^^^the other piece of advice that I find really key is talk to the other parents. Find out what their rules are; talk to them about your concerns. You may be surprised to find some allies there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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^^^finally, set consequences and disobeying and stick to them. The main thing really is that she knows what you expect of her, cuz when she's making those critical choices, you're not going to be there. Sorry for the chopped up response, but UB kept cutting me off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Thanks all for the advice. It's reassuring to know that I'm not being overly protective. 15 is young, and I don't yet feel confidant in my daughter's decision making skills and judgement. I fear she cares more about being accepted by "the cool kids" and it's a constant struggle to keep her on track. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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my 15yo gave me a button that read Raising a teen is like trying to nail jello to a tree. another parent with 2 grown kids told me the single most important thing you can do is make sure she knows she is loved. after that you just need to keep the lines of communication open, make sure she knows she can come to you if she's in trouble, and hope for the best. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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