Okay, I know I'm getting ahead of myself as my daughter is only 7 but I've been hearing a lot about the terrible teenage years lately. Is it true? Does a sweet little girl who loves talking to her parents & spending time with them suddenly turn into an angry, distant teen/pre-teen? If so, does it last for a long period of time-what should I expect?
According to my brother-in-law my niece is now someone who will not listen to anyone but her friends, doesn't care to be near her parents in public, etc. BUT let me note that my brother-in-law is divorce & their parenting style is very different, even when they were married. The kid has spent summers on her own since 2nd grade! They bought her a summer pass to the nearby waterpark & let her take care of herself. Call me overprotective but that is WAY TOO YOUNG! She already has a cell phone & has guys sending her text messages. According to her, she is one her 2nd boyfriend and the 1st wants her back!
2006-06-09
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