I don't get this...

[orangesox1]

Originally Posted by Jives

This reminds me of a time I overheard two little girls talking in my class:

1st girl: (irritated) "My mother keeps interfering in my life. She tells me which friends I can have, she makes me call her all the time and tell her wherre I am, and she even makes me come home at 11:00."

2nd girl: (looking dejected and sad) "You sure are lucky, she must love you. My mother doesn't even care where I am."

The point being: What's worse than making rules, and expecting consequences for your children? No rules or consequences at all.

My daughter went away for a few days with her friend and friends parent, I called her on the Sat afternoon and she informed me she was going to a party. That night I called her at least every hour on her mobile to check on her. The funny thing was that she didn't seem to mind me calling, her friends commented, " wow your Mum worries about you" but it didn't bother her. I think it gave her security.

[orangesox1]

Originally Posted by Jives

Outstanding, Sox! That what I call responsible parenting!

Why thankyou Mr Jives, the best thing I ever did was give my kids mobiles they thought I was being kind to them but I though I could keep track of them. I have also been known to drive past and check where they are when they have given me their location.

[nvalleyvee]

I caught my daughter snitching my cigs. From that day forward I kept the cigs on me - I even took them into my bedroom at night. I know this didn't stop her from smoking. I told her I would NEVER buy them for her so don't even ask. She regrets starting now but that peer pressure is just too hard. If I had known better - I would have quit when she was born so she could never say to me.....Well YOU smoke Mom.

[orangesox1]

Originally Posted by nvalleyvee

I caught my daughter snitching my cigs. From that day forward I kept the cigs on me - I even took them into my bedroom at night. I know this didn't stop her from smoking. I told her I would NEVER buy them for her so don't even ask. She regrets starting now but that peer pressure is just too hard. If I had known better - I would have quit when she was born so she could never say to me.....Well YOU smoke Mom.

I don't think you quitting would have made a difference, it depends on her friend. My kids were brought up with non smoking parents but smoke now because their friends do.

[nvalleyvee]

Originally Posted by orangesox1

I don't think you quitting would have made a difference, it depends on her friend. My kids were brought up with non smoking parents but smoke now because their friends do.

Moms are always guilt ridden - thanks for making me feel better.

[Idaho_Chic]

Some parents are just clueless i guess. I know someones parent that buys them cigarettes too! I am totally against it!

[Accountable]

David, you're a good man in the making. Don't smoke. Don't start. Try not to let your friends start. Making snide remarks about kids who do smoke helps some.

When you drink your first beer (if that happens) you won't like it. The old "it's an acquired taste" thing may be true, but if you just accept that it tastes bad and don't drink again, you'll avoid alot of trouble. Be the designated driver instead.

Oh, and don't say Hell. It's unbecoming to a 16-year-old. I keep forgetting life hasn't hardened you yet.

[SweetDarlin]

Originally Posted by Accountable

David, you're a good man in the making. Don't smoke. Don't start. Try not to let your friends start. Making snide remarks about kids who do smoke helps some.

When you drink your first beer (if that happens) you won't like it. The old "it's an acquired taste" thing may be true, but if you just accept that it tastes bad and don't drink again, you'll avoid alot of trouble. Be the designated driver instead.

Oh, and don't say Hell. It's unbecoming to a 16-year-old. I keep forgetting life hasn't hardened you yet.

Amen!

(and if you are the Designated Driver... you'll be invited to every party! )
I spent the first 4 years of my marriage to a bartender, too young to drink... I still had a great time.. and I always drove.