Let's brag on our teens!

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Registered: 02-14-2000
Let's brag on our teens!
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Thu, 04-06-2006 - 8:46am

I know raising teens can often be filled with stress and frustrations and there are times when it's almost hard to see the good things about them.

Pam

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Registered: 03-03-2006
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 12:22pm

Well, I can finally "brag" about my dd (14). I was so depressed when this thread was first started - as I literally could not think of a single thing that my dd was doing right! However, in the last five days she has: 1) deleted her MySpace profile and made a commitment to not go to that website again, 2) told me that she is NOT ready to have sex with her bf (and that she will just say "NO" if pressured by him), 3) is talking more respectfully to me, 4) is getting her school agenda signed by all her core teachers and is showing me her completed homework assignments, 5) is being more honest about her whereabouts and activities, and 6) is less hostile to attending a new school this fall. Hurray!! A glimmer of hope is there, after all. Now, how long will all this last, LOL?

Amelia (happy mom)

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Registered: 11-29-2005
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 1:04pm

Hooray Amelia!!! Glad to see your post!


I will brag! My 14yo DS is a really nice person with a great sense of humor. He is not perfect but he is someone I like to be around. I would seek out his friendship if I were his peer. He is so kind to his dog and does things when asked, even if it's not convenient for him. He is athletic and takes pride in trying hard in soccer and track. He is shy and unassuming. He is one of the good guys.


My 12yo DS is one of the funniest people I know. He is nerdy but confident in his own skin, I know that may change because of his age :(

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Registered: 03-03-2006
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 2:03pm

Thanks, Betty! It IS kind of nice to brag once in awhile, isn't it?

Amelia

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Registered: 04-24-2006
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 9:01pm

I have two absolutely wonderful teenage girls, and one right on their footsteps.
Report cards came home this week and all were great. They are good Christians, good students, good friends, and great kids. I have never had problems with drugs, alcohol, sex or at school. They love me and I love them back.

I am truly blessed.....I have a wonderful life.

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Registered: 07-19-2003
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 9:51pm

Its wonderful hearing so many positive things.

Re my daughter... she is 14 1/2. She's almost done her first year of high school and I am so proud of how well she has adjusted. She was soooo nervous when she started and I felt for her because she's always been a somewhat shy and reserved girl. But then she made so many new friends. Coming from a small school her circle was somewhat limited but at high school she's discovered more kids with similar interests to her own.

She also became much more independant upon starting high school. Last year at this time she was nervous about walking the half a block down to her grade school. Now she comes and goes between our house and the high school on her own or with a group of friends but with confidence.

She's also done really well with her marks and has done this while maintaining a demanding dance schedule at her dance studio.

I'm really proud of her and I let her know that every chance I get.

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