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"Many of your family's practices change, just because your children won't always be around for them. Accepting these changes as gracefully as possible is part of your maturation as a parent. Family dinners were our first casualty... I've learned to plan plenty for dinner, and then enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day if everyone isn't here."Boyfriends, girlfriends, sport teams and activities begin interfering with family time and routine as kids move into adolescence. Though it can be hard, parents need to pull back, readjust their expectations, and let kids start spreading their wings. Read more at ParentingIdeas.org.
Labels: families, maturity, relationships
posted by ByParents-forParents at 4:06 PM
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"So if you are teetering on the fence because you just aren't sure if your teen is ready, you should allow your teen to try... If, however, your 16-year-old is fighting the thought of getting a job, then don't push it. While you don't want to give into any fears of real world experiences, waiting one more year may give your teen the confidence he/she needs."For younger teens (under 16), jobs can be hard to find. But babysitting, lawn mowing and paper routes are all excellent possibilities. Work with your teen to find a job that (though it won't be his dream job) will be a good fit for his personality and abilities. Read more at ParentingTeens.About.com.
Labels: jobs, maturity, responsibility
posted by ByParents-forParents at 12:33 PM
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