my 17 yr old daughter will be a senior this year , but now I am feeling worried, scared, sad, but excited for her she's no longer a baby is this normal for me to feel that way, I know that there is someone out there with the same feeelings , please send me you comments all is welcome.......
2006-07-10 08:00:50 · 11 answers · asked by E.M. 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It is the most normal thing in the world. I have a daughter in high school and I feel like the days counted until graduation is like counting days of a life sentence. It's so scary knowing they're going to be out there by themselves and "alone". You're so used to having her there where you can keep her safe. it's going to be so hard to not be right there. I'm really not looking forward to it myself.
2006-07-10 08:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by pohter1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feal it perfectly normal, just go with the flow. But not with the wrong crowed. And make shure she gets her homework done.
reasons why you may feal worried, scared, sad, and excited.
worry- you may be worried about her not making new friend, and if she did bad ones. Failing getting bad grades.
Scared- Of what she might act or be like. Will she go gothic. Will she start to smoke. A number of things.
Sad- She's growing up. You love her so much you will miss her when she is gone.
Excited- She moving on in life. She going to move, live in a house on her own for a wile. Later on she will get married. And maybe have kids.
its all perfectly normal/..
2006-07-10 08:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Rain-- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, absolutely, this is a normal feeling after all the years growing up and now gaining independence... what you should be more concerned with is not hearing you are going to be a grand dad in the next coming few months... As far as the school thing goes... life goes on and you knew this was going to happen eventually, time will pass and so won't your anxiety.. hang in there
2006-07-10 08:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by need to know basis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 15 year old who will be going into the ninth grade this comming school year. I think those feelings are completly normal that your having. The thing is, as a parent, we must maintain the mindest that this child was given to us by God..and we are a steward of him/her. We are preparing them for life, for someone to be their future wife/husband, to be someones future mother/father, to be someones future employer/employee, and to follow after the Lord most of all (if one believes such). I know for myself.. i can look back and see things that i wish i maybe would have done differently... and still.. i have some time for that with mine. Things that i reacted selfishly on and made decisions with him based on my own desires... rather than the Lords purpose for him. But i am learning. Having your daughter graduate is not "the end"... it is the beginning of another stage of life for her and you as well. Soon, the role of "grandmother" will be added to your plate ..and to her's "mother" and "wife".. or many others. Having a way of life begin to "evolve" into a broader scope is sometimes scarry... but we dont have to fear it. Embrace it and grow. Your daughter will still be a part of it. And you will still be her mom. Your guidance in her life will be less.. but still needed.. and as always, your love will be needed even more.
Life is hard (which is why we are sometimes scared for them).. and when it gets that way, she'll need her mom there to help direct her and encourage her once again. Let her learn, point her to the one true unending source of stability, acceptance,and love; and watch her grow and mature through lifes storms, and be there when she needs you. There's more going on than what our eyes can only see. There is a plan of God unfolding before our very eyes, and it is wonderful to watch that with our children...and be a part of it. Dont let fear or worry cause you to miss it with her and with yourself. It is beautiful.
2006-07-10 08:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by simple_girl_from_texas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 17 and will be a senior and its likely your daughter is feeling the same separation anxiety you are feeling. Talk to her and no matter what let her know you are there for her through everything.
2006-07-10 08:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by megz9876 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gone through this a few times and this year again. 17 is that age when we have to let go a bit and see how we did raising them. It makes me sad my baby is gone so hopfully I did a good job so I will be able to welcome my young lady and say bye to the baby
2006-07-10 08:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by Mr nice guy 2U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents felt the same when I was a senior. It's a really big year for both you and your daughter.
2006-07-10 08:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by im.in.college.so.i.know.stuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is diffently normal to feel dat way.tell ur daugther good luck.i am a senior this year.hurray for me.lol
2006-07-10 08:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It"s natural for you to fell that way...It's going to be harder when she goes to college....or move away for the first time...We all want whats best for them... but they have to make mistakes like we did when we was at that age...just be there when she does..after all that was you when you was at that age.
2006-07-10 08:09:36 · answer #9 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that we should make the world a safe place for our children, but not for our children's children, because I don't think children should be having sex.
2006-07-10 08:05:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋