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To: rudy45
Puppy love, next week they will most likely hate each other. Have you talked to your daughter about pulling back and explaining to him that her parents are a little protective and complaining about the relationship?
2 posted on 09/13/2002 10:43:37 PM PDT by MissAmericanPie
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To: MissAmericanPie
bybybill has a valid point. I have a 15 year old daughter and it is true that these things work themselves out. As a parent, the best thing you can do is to not let the girl think you make too big a deal out of it, as Miss AmericanPie noted, and to not allow her to get in a position where she's tempted to compromise everything you've taught her.
I remember my dad being very good at giving the appearance you were on your own to experience life's pains and pleasures. But he was always there to steer things in a quiet yet strong manner. His goal was the end result of the lesson learned. That lesson will carry you on through the perils ahead. Raising a teen is a delicate balance of letting them think they have freedom while you hold the reins.
21 posted on 09/13/2002 11:08:29 PM PDT by ALS
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To: MissAmericanPie
I have a simple solution- I told my 3 little angels they are not allowed to date until they are 35. (They all want to marry me anyway so I am not worried)
78 posted on 09/14/2002 6:19:48 AM PDT by Mr. K
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