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Post by laurac on Dec 6, 2011 9:42:57 GMT -6
And people wonder why I drink...
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Post by irish on Dec 6, 2011 9:57:23 GMT -6
I agree, good for your DD! She handled the situation the best way possible. I dread the HS days for DS. I don't understand when kids get punished for defending themselves, especially when they never initiate it. It just sends signals to kids that they should basically take the bullying, because either way they get the shit end of the stick. I'lll be thinking of you guys <3
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Post by laurac on Dec 6, 2011 10:01:56 GMT -6
Thanks, Irish
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Post by dara1012 on Dec 8, 2011 21:56:48 GMT -6
Hang in there! I am not a mom of a teenage daughter....but I remember being one and not having a great relationship with my mom. Now, I don't know what I would do without her. She'll come around.
I can't blame her for standing up for herself....sounds like she did what most of us would have done in the same situation.
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Post by laurac on Dec 9, 2011 8:17:47 GMT -6
I think so, too, Dara! Makes me want to punch that girl in the nose!
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Post by mattbenmom on Dec 9, 2011 8:33:08 GMT -6
Oh, LC I am so sorry. I think you are all right. The teenage years are rough without trauma with that added stress you are both doing VERY well. I have full faith that "this too shall pass". I know it's hard to see now but I believe that everything happens for a reason and these tough times are just preparing you guys for an amazing future together! hang in there!
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Post by laurac on Dec 9, 2011 8:35:06 GMT -6
You know, she was the baby that was up all night. The one who would beg me not to go to work in the morning. The one who wouldn't eat anything and would always tell me I wasn't the boss of her! I thought, boy, the teenage years should be a BREEZE compared to the early years! PFT! NOT!
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Post by hellings on Dec 9, 2011 10:00:09 GMT -6
I would like to share with you this story: When I was in high school, I went through somewhat of a rough time. I was suspened 2 days out of school and 1 day in school for punching a girl in English class. A week later I was arrested at home in front of my parents for trespassing and for fighting with another girl. Along, with numberous other things I was a problem child for my parents. And looking back I feel bad for the choices I made which in turn reflected on my parent. I do want to say, she will grow up and realize what she is doing, if she gets disipline and a lot of love. I learned from my mistakes. I told myself I would never be arrested again. Going to jail was a wake up call..it scared the crap out of me. And as for my relationship with my parents. After I matured a little more, I can say that my mother is my best friend and my father is right along side her. Hang in there!! It WILL get better!
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Post by ReneeW on Dec 9, 2011 11:29:27 GMT -6
Laura, I was going to say that I think your DD acted absolutely correctly--she stood up for herself and tried to walk away. I think it's good for kids to see that yes, you should stay strong, and so what if you get into a little bit of trouble--sometimes that's the price you pay for your self-respect. It's worth it. And thankfully the instigator got into a LOT more trouble so that too is a good lesson.
Hellings, thanks for sharing your story as well. It's good for parents to see that even when you're going through a rough parenting era, in the end, kids will respond to love and appropriate discipline. It just will take time ...
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