Mom of kids over 16, what do you think?
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Mom of kids over 16, what do you think?
| Wed, 08-13-2003 - 11:34pm |
Ok, I know this is not a fitness, diet, beauty, health question but I would love your advice, please. My 16 year old son, a great kid is now driving. I am the world's biggest worry wort mom and have very strict rules about driving. My ds wanted to go to the bowling alley at 9pm -11pm, I said no, I do not like the idea of him out on the interstate 10 miles away at that hour. Well, I am now the meanest mother in the world and very much hated. I will not change my mind, but maybe I am being unreasonable? The bowling alley is in another town and not in a very good area, especially at night. Working in pediatrics, I always tell the new moms, enjoy it now because when the are teenagers it is a whole new ball game!
Thanks
Sharon

Miss P
This is the time when your child is growing out of childhood and slowly into adulthood. He will test and test. It isn't fun but it's very normal. Our kids both did it constantly. Now that they are in their 20's, I look back and wonder how we all survived it. We had kids that thought we were terrible. Now they think that we're pretty 'cool' parents. Hang in there, be tough, continue to be the calm one and the one with the good judgement. It will be hard but it will pay off in the long run! Good luck to you.
Nancy
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Been there done this 3 times! All parents of 16 years old are the dumbest, meanest people and I personally think most 16 year olds think they're immortal! How long has your DS had his license? I have to say my son got his license just before his 17th birthday. He had already been driving with his permit(which means in NYS that you need a licensed adult with you) for almost a year and by the time he got his license he had already bought and been driving his own car, registered and insured it on his own but he did admit that the first couple of times he drove by himself-it scared him! And I still say a prayer everytime any of them get behind the wheel! Explain the rules and your reasons why and stick to them-he'll get over it!
Susan
He doesn't hate you. You are not the meanest mom ever (I am apparently). You love your kid and you don't want him hurt. Sounds perfectly reasonable to me.
Lori
Lori
~Jody~
I have to agree with the others. You know in your heart you made the right decision. Don't let his disappoint sway you. Teenagers *do* think they are invincible. Just so you feel a little better about your decision, this summer has been a terrible one in our neck of the woods for teenage deaths involving speed and bad judgement. Stick to your guns. You are an awesome mom and one day he will appreciate it!
Shar
Rhonda
~~Rhonda~~
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