What Is The Most Overwhelming Part Of Raising A Teen\tween?

Danielle - posted on 07/08/2010

I am constantly worried about her safety. I want her to be able to go out and do things but on the other hand I worry about what happens if someone tries to take her or hurts her etc. The world is not what it use to be when we were kids.

Julie - posted on 07/03/2010

i have a son 22 and daughter 20. my son was a know it all pain in the neck. he knew best and it was his life and i am not going to tell him how to run it. when he was 16 he caeme home with college applications and is now doing very well for himself. my daughter was 14 when she decided she wanted to do history and childcare. she is now fully qualified nursery nurse. your guidance is all you can give. think of what you were like and draw on that experience telling them how you were and what would have happened. dont critisize cos that just makes their attitude worse, just calmly give advise and hope to god it sinks in.

Jennifer - posted on 05/06/2010

My daughter is going to be fourteen in June. My biggest fear is that she plans to leave home and get married when she turns 18. I try to talk to her about going to college and how hard life is. She thinks That mom is full of it. I hope when she gets older she will realize that I am right. I do not want to see her ruin her life.

Jodi - posted on 04/19/2009

When I let my fear of what could happen take over. I read to much sometimes and learn to much. I am so afraid for her sometimes. I can't even believe she is 11 going on 20!



It can be overwhelming when we have another kid here every weekend, girls here every afternoon after school--they are eating and drinking machines; worrying too much. Am I teaching her enough? Too much? Enough privacy and respect? Too much? Too many 'things'?



So many worries.

Carla - posted on 04/11/2009

I agree with Ann Estrada's post.  I also worry about my childrens' safety, but at the same time I want them to enjoy what the world holds for them and all the opportunities that may come their way.  It's a tough balancing act.  On the one hand, you don't want to frighten them and on the other, you want them to learn by experiencing for themselves.

Ann - posted on 03/19/2009

My daughter is 15 and I find the most overwhelming part to be the fine line between allowing her to grow up and gain her freedom and my absolute fear for her safety. I don't want her to be afraid of the world, but I also want her to be safe. It's a constant battle for me.