| LeAnne |
| (Carpal \'Tunnel) |
| 01/10/12 04:10 PM |
Re: I had to marry a man with kids....
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I feel your pain lady.
They all go through it...except for the ones with the "perfect child"
Now for having a perfect child...sorry haven't seen one yet?
I know some think they have the perfect child just aren't digging deep enough...or the parent doesn't really have a clue.
Now I don't believe in buying cars, paying for gas or insurance and I don't care what sport...blah..blah blah they are into.
It's all about teaching personal responsibilty for their things and their actions.
Cut off the cash flow....are they going to squeal...YES...are they going to MOAN..yes...is it going to be worse on you for a little while..YES...are they going to learn...YUP...the hardway.
Another thing to remember...even though they are not driving now..he is still hanging with the same buddies who are drinking too...so he is riding with someone who has probably been drinking too.
Just a hard stage to go through...my kids tried it and everybody should pretty much know these kids are drinking.
I just had a good enough relationship with my kids...we had an understanding that if you have been drinking you better call me and I will either give the approval of spending the night or i will come and get you, No questions asked. If you go off the deep end when things happen like this, they will hide even more from you.
I wish I had the Perfect answer.