I am a parent of two great kids. Thing 1 is my experiment kid. I seem to do everything wrong on him and learn for Thing 2. Anyway, Thing 2 had great advise for me last evening. She said, "mom, no offense, but we've been hearing you and dad talk at us all our lives." "Sometimes, we don't want to hear you." "I think you should watch and listen and see what happens."
I'm trying.
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Oooo...that's so tough. I've been thinking about today...and I realize that, as a mother/teacher, I'm relieved when folks talk with their kids, which you have done. You've also set a great example and shown Thing 1 the world. Now, as Thing 2 has stated, he's making some choices.
I feel funny, though, as I allow my Thing 1 to make choices, but I intervene pretty often. I think I'm of the mindset that she has to live by "my rules." There aren't many of them. I tell her that often. But, she knows what to expect when rules are broken. Grounding her has been good, as she values her freedom with her friends. However, I also see where you and your family are right now and TOTALLY respect any responses/discussions/avoidance (passively-aggressively, even) made or attempted.
I LOVED being with you today and am learning so much, myself, even as I approach 45! I guess that makes me realize how tough it really is being 16 or 17.
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