andrejuan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 It has to be the hardest part of raising kids. Nothing prepares you for it, and they themselves are oblivious to what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressconsul Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Mid teens are a difficult age, they need to separate from you in order to find their own identities. You have to keep reaching out to her, so that the distance does not become entrenched. Have meals together, walks together, let her know that you are on her side, help her plan her future. She will come back to you in the next couple of years, the family love much stronger than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornout53 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Talk to her....tell her how you feel. I have daughters...very busy with their own lives but they are my best friends too. At least once every week I text them if I haven't seen them and just say 'how are you'.A quick text chat usually follows and always ends with the words 'I love you' We meet at every opportunity and I am proud to be a part of their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0114owl1867 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 All brilliant replies - many thanks its good to know that other people have experienced it, as for texting her blackberry ? well thats been worn out after 10 months of the dreaded fb, she's a good girl, no sportswear in sight, she plays guitar and loves indie music and ska (from me) she loves going to gigs and cinema and hillsborough (tho not with me anymore) with her friends who are all good girls. The latest is she doesn't want to go on holiday next year, she wants the money so she can go to a festival instead, guess I'll get the photos out from hols of the past - ps I make sure she gives me kiss every time she sees me and when she goes out, in front of whoever and i've told her there's no way that is changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritangel1 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 In one respect you have done your job as a parent teaching them to be independant and responsible,thats what we do to prepare them for life.They do get closer as they get older,its kinda like the saying i hear."if i knew how much mum worried i would have called more,not come home late" ect as teenagers they dont realize how we worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annb3811 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) ps dont forget to tell her how proud you of her ...no matter how independant they think they are they do still like to hear it..you sound like a loving parent i think you,ll be fine...virtual hugs hun xx Edited January 2, 2012 by annb3811 meant to write parent not mother oops sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 almost constantly at my side for her first 14 years and when not with me txts and phone calls all the time, now almost nothing - i knew this time would come and braced myself for it but it still doesn't make it any easier - sad is not in it It is sad,. but they do come back,think back to when you were that age,were you the same i know i was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gobby Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 almost constantly at my side for her first 14 years and when not with me txts and phone calls all the time, now almost nothing - i knew this time would come and braced myself for it but it still doesn't make it any easier - sad is not in it Got to grow up sometime and face the big bad world. "She'll Be Back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiBaz Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Best wishes to the OP. I haven't got time to even start on me and my kids story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0114owl1867 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 great replies but i'm her dad not her mum, her mum does not live with me and shes as hard as pat butcher (r.i.p) but has done a great job with her nonetheless especially with the eyelash extensions (first time today) and make up and beautifications etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now