LOL...they change big time when the hormones kick in. It will be better when she turns 19 if you're patient don't ride her to hard.Just turned 13
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LOL...they change big time when the hormones kick in. It will be better when she turns 19 if you're patient don't ride her to hard.Just turned 13
5, 9, 25, 40, and 47. I'm 72 and my 2nd wife is now in her 40's. I've seen it all.
When my daughter was 13 I asked her if she wanted a drivers license when she turns 16. Of course she said yes. I told her she had 3 years to begin earning the money to pay the difference on our insurance. Hardly mentioned it again. But she did it. We had friends that couldn't believe that we made her pay her way. Made me do the bird look (sideways stare) wondering why not. I think that if they earn their money they are less inclined to want to f$$k up their own stuff.
My motto is that if you want to give your kids anything at all, that you give them a work ethic. Hard work, expectations, and earning their own money to spend. I always made her show me 2 quarters every time she went out with friends. Drove her nuts but I was telling her I loved her.
Hell, I could never figure out the older ones, let alone a teenage one!
You've been infected with the dreaded TeenDotr-13..... T'aint no power in the 'Verse can cure ya .
My daughter was great till puberty. Then she would.ague about everything, not do her chores well, and wanted to dress like a hooker.
At long last I found this advice:
Pick just one (1) battle (doesn't matter which one) and win (in her eyes) at all costs. I picked the dishes after finding dirty silverware and dishes put away.
I made her wash them again and again till they were clean. The last time i pulled out everything and had her start over again. This stated b
About 7 PM and finally ended at 4:30 AM with everything actually sanitary and clean.
There were lots of tears, some yelling, but I stayed the course.
Sometime after she began to respect me and became more obedient. Today she is in her 40s, a volunteer fireman and a teacher, and she loves her daddy.
You gotta love her enough to be a father, not her friend.
Best wishes my young friend.
This was written by my 15 year old and she gave it to me as a framed Christmas gift. I'll share it with you. Maybe on the frustrating days that I know will be on you occasionally, it will help.I'm pretty decent at raising boys. Oh I make lots of mistakes. But I'm struggling with the daughter. She is not nice. Maybe 20% of the time she's fine. But good crap I'm worried.
Lol!!!!
Sucks
Very heart touching. Thank you for sharing this. So sorry for your loss Good SIr.This was written by my 15 year old and she gave it to me as a framed Christmas gift. I'll share it with you. Maybe on the frustrating days that I know will be on you occasionally, it will help.
"Daddy"
I'll love you no matter what,
even if I'm being a big butt.
You're the only one who knows how to cheer me up when I'm feeling down,
and you're the only one who knows how to lift my frown.
You've been with me through thick and thin,
and if I had you with me I'd do it all over again.
You're the only one who knows how to comfort me.
Thanks for everything, daddy.
I love you and never forget,
even when I'm throwing a fit.
I just thought you should know,
I love you even when I don't show.
I guess I took you for granted daddy,
'cuz some people have dads they can't see.
But I'm so glad,
that you got to be my dad.
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By the next Christmas at 16, she was gone.
She died when she lost control of her car
The pic is she and I in the Spring of that year.
As Warren Zevon said, "Enjoy every sandwich."
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I am a woman and have a 26 year old daughter. When my kids were in about 8th grade, we got them cell phones. Guess what? You can track them on it. Girls just get mouthy and crabby at around age 11 or 12. Are there things you both enjoy doing together? Don't retaliate when she barks at you. Think about what might be going on with her. And let her know you love her even when she's nasty. Sometimes, when my daughter was particularly unlikeable, I'd just say "I love you". Worked for my sons too. Sometimes, don't say anything. Hopefully you've set some ground rules for behavior so stick with them. Tell her calmly when her attitude is not ok. Send her to her room but take her door away? In this day and age? (Can anyone say Childrens' Services?) Body image is one of the major issues for girls, so that's just adding fuel to the fire. Take her computer or games, etc. but not her door. Hold on; it's going to be a bumpy ride.That's a good idea! Also my kids don't have cell phones.