Do You Like Teenagers?

by snowbird 78 Replies latest social family

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  snowbird

  For some reason I haven't seen boys go through this no matter how handsome they are.

  r.

  I don't think they care about looks.

  My 14-year-old g'son is an Obama look-alike.

  When his dad cuts his hair a certain way, those ears stick out just like those of Obama's.

  Girls carry on over him something fierce, but as of yet, he's not affected by it.

  He's going through some angst right now, because his dad believes in punishment for every little infraction. I think he's jealous of his own son!

  It's all I can do to keep my mouth shut!

  Sylvia
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  restrangled

  Snowbird (sylvia)....no they don't care.....I have a son with golden curls that hang in ringlets.....What does he do? Shave his head as short as it can be every six months. He doesn't care, won't spend the money in between haircuts....just has it wacked off his head and the girls are still crazy about him.

  When I married my husband in the 70's he had those same gorgeous curls in black......he kept 'em for me.....You should see our wedding picture.

  I never forget when this son was born and he had grown to 2 months.....and that first curl developed on the top of his head. I was celebrating! I didn't cut his hair for 2 years.....He looked like Sampson from the bible might have at that age. Talk about beautiful locks!

  As far as punishment for every little infraction....that can send a teenager much less and adult over the edge...step in if you can.

  r.
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  snowbird

  step in if you can.

  r.

  Thanks for the advice.

  Sylvia
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  strawberry cake

  I have 2 who have reached teens and they are so different...so yes and no.(p.s.. I love them both unconditionally)
  
  xxx SC
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  no more kool aid

  I really do like most teens. However you have to be aware of normal child development and that they are very much like big 2 year olds. Pushing the limits just like a toddler, self involved, sometimes a little grumpy (hormones). I think teens need good parenting as much as that little one learning to walk, many issues are very similar, they are literally learning to walk away from you. It's going to be a stressful time of transition for everyone but I think it can be a lot of fun too.
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  snowbird

  they are literally learning to walk away from you.

  That is such a profound statement, NMKA.

  I never thought of it like that.

  My g'sons (13 and 14) are sprawled on my floor right now playing a video game of football while the Saints are Falcons are playing a real game on TV.

  They are acting really nice today, because I told them if they wrestled in the house again, they could not come over for a long time.

  I believe they got the message!

  Sylvia
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  Purza

  Right at this moment - NO!!!! As my teenager/adult child leaves clothes in the washer so long after they have been washed, that they smell like mold. Oh yeah, and the same goes for the partially dried cloths in the dryer!!!

  Purza
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  loosie

  Well I went to see the movie twilight yesterday. My GF and I were almost the only ones that were adults in the theater. God can't teenage girls giggle or what. If the movie was 3 hours long I would had to leave. I can only stand teenage girls for short periods of time. I only have one teenage daughter. I don't think I could handle more than that.

  Twlight is a very good movie BTW.
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  FlyingHighNow

  Teenaged girls....seem really bitchy and self centered to me.

  In my case, I was only following the example of my grandmothers and mom.