Forum: Parenting Teens

And if so, what rules/guidelines do you set on it. Connor (13) got a laptop about 4 months ago since there was so much conflict over having just the one computer in the house. I'm just not sure what guidelines we should be setting on it. The main computer is in the den so we're always aware...

Good thing my boys are as different as day & night! Two of my oldest would probably kill me! lol ;) Logan is 15, and just started 10th grade. Luke turned 13 the other day and is in 8th grade. (Sierra is not quite 10 and going on 16. LOL) These teen years are just flying by...I...

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Are your kids participating in Ally Week this week? Ally Week was started to encourage people to be allies against anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. I know a lot of schools are participating and sponsoring the event...are schools in your area? Or have you talked to...

Does your teen have a set bed time? Is it more relaxed on the weekend?

how do you feel about your dd's wearing thongs? the underwear that is....:D if you don't have girls, how do you *think* you'd feel? recently my dh went to turn dd's laundry over into the dryer. he came upstairs and told me that he found a few pair of my thongs in dd's laundry, and asked me...

What a title, I know. I NEVER thought I'd be posting this about Matt. Most of you know me by now, and know that I'm VERY open with my kids about sex, drugs, drinking, etc. and have been with them since a young age. Matt JUST turned 15 (Sept. 1) and it seems that lately his attitude has changed...

i'll admit i wanted it this way. i've always welcomed the kids friends, and let them know that they're always welcome here and we are fortunate in that we have the room. it also gives me great comfort to know they're here and having a good time instead of walking the streets. so generally...

How much do you give your kids for allowance? DH and I are trying to get back into the habit of giving DS #1 (he's 12) an allowance. His "chores" are as follows: Let dogs in/out in the mornings, after school and before bed (daily) Feed the animals (daily) Change kitty litter and his...

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My oldest DS, Logan, is 13! :)

Just curious as to what age groups are represented here: :) ETA: I voted. The answer is in my siggy - although I only voted the one age that I talk about here. I have two under 10 but they're currently not the subject of my teenage frustrations. :)

Do they actually talk to their friends about real life stuff? My ds and his friends seem to talk about youtube videos, computer and video games and that's about it. We moved and he actually phoned a friend from our old area the other day just to say "do you want to play WOW online". He didn't...

my dd is so easy. she always has a list a mile long of the things she HAS to have. the boys are more difficult, but they're much lower in maintenace. does anyone find their teens gift requests get more and more expensive each year? aye carrumba! i'll shop for my 6 y/o any day!!

Is it ok to post here about a child who is 11, almost 12 years old? He's in middle school which is proving to be quite a transition from elementary school and I could really use some advice ~ I'm just not sure if this is the right place to post. TIA!

They shower daily, put on new socks every day, but man do their feet reek!:eek: They are in sports and even their sports bags smell. I'm going to wash the bags again this weekend. I've been putting their shoes outside to keep the odor out of the house. Help... Any suggestions?

Connor looks to be experiencing some of the 'joys' of adolescence. He's 10 and while that seems early to me, I've read it is not on uncommon age for children to start getting the signs of adolescence. He's getting more body hair but no BO yet (phew...big relief there! LOL!), he's moody as sin, and...

i was shocked. she has played for the past 3 years in a girls fastpitch rec league she and 30 0ther girls tried out for the school team and she was 1 of 15 girls chosen to represent the school wow

I'm not sure if I'm over reacting..... On Monday I picked up DD and her friend from school and the girls started telling me about a movie their English teacher had shown. Apparently they read a story about a storm, and the teacher decided to show A Perfect Storm. They were giggling over "nudity"...

i remember sleeping until all sorts of late hours (on the weekends) when i was a teen, so i really try not to let it bother me...but i swear these kids could sleep till 2 if i let them. i usually will let it go until 12...and that's only b/c i remember doing the same thing :rolleyes: what...

my dd has been asking for one for a while. i've always said no. i read an IM chat she was having with a friend about a week ago (she left it open on my puter) and her friend (knowing i haven't permitted her to have a MS account) told her to come over to her house and set it up and then she can...

Ds started back to school today and all I can say it WOO HOO!!!! I am so glad to be getting back on a schedule. I'm tired of him running the roads every day and sleeping until noon. Has your teen gone back so school yet?

What a great board! I have a 16 year old son. I would love any advice on parenting a teen. This has got the be the hardest thing ever! I just THOUGHT the terrible twos were bad.

if so, how old are they? at what age did you allow them to have a BF or GF, and what were your rules?

My 16 year old daughter has chosen a group of friends that her father and I don't approve of. They are older than her by a couple years and they drink and smoke. They don't live in our town so when she is with them, we are not aware of what she is doing. She (not all the groups fault) lies,...