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I think the closer you are as a family, the better your kids will be through the teen years. Having Dad active in the personal side of parent/child relationships makes SUCH a difference too...imho. Although, at a certain age they will determine their own path. At 14, psychogirl is truly wonderful. Sure, she has her character flaws, but who doesn't? We're blessed, really.

Now about that velcroe....psycho would LOVE that! She mountain climbs and that'd be such a cool challenge. haha.

Despite the troubles with mr. h's parents, my kids and mr.h and I are very close. He is a wonderful dad, setting a great example of what a man should be like, for our daughter, and guiding our son, who is 12, and needs a man's influence more than he needs mine--or should I say in a different way.

Our kids are basically good at heart too. Character flaws--all of us have them! (or should I say everyone but you and me! :-) ) And with God's help, if any major problems come up, we'll be able to handle them.

Your daughter climbs mountains? Cool! My daughter loves animals and I would not be surprised if she became a zookeeper when she grows up. And if she still does want to do that in a few years, I will do everything I can to make that dream come true for her.