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Your Story Regaled Me With Happy Memories (Reply to this comment)
by the_gas_man
Hi,
I don't have much to say or add to your story. I just had to smile when I read it, because it seems that teens are the same all over the place. That they respond to unconditional love is a proven fact. Mine have all but left the nest now, however, one of my daughters (the one who made me gray and gave me some of the most interesting times of my life) is fond of saying, "thanks for being there Dad", and "thanks for unconditional love."
I never realized whenever I said it or showed it, how much she would remember it and how deeply it's brought us together.
Thanks for confirming that I got it right, albeit, the hard way, but the rewards were just as wonderful.
Take care.
The Gasman
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Nov 25 '01
11:38 pm PST
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Your Story Regaled Me With Happy Memories (Reply to this comment)
by the_gas_man
Hi,
I don't have much to say or add to your story. I just had to smile when I read it, because it seems that teens are the same all over the place. That they respond to unconditional love is a proven fact. Mine have all but left the nest now, however, one of my daughters (the one who made me gray and gave me some of the most interesting times of my life) is fond of saying, "thanks for being there Dad", and "thanks for unconditional love."
I never realized whenever I said it or showed it, how much she would remember it and how deeply it's brought us together.
Thanks for confirming that I got it right, albeit, the hard way, but the rewards were just as wonderful.
Take care.
The Gasman
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Nov 25 '01
11:38 pm PST
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Your Story Regaled Me With Happy Memories (Reply to this comment)
by the_gas_man
Hi,
I don't have much to say or add to your story. I just had to smile when I read it, because it seems that teens are the same all over the place. That they respond to unconditional love is a proven fact. Mine have all but left the nest now, however, one of my daughters (the one who made me gray and gave me some of the most interesting times of my life) is fond of saying, "thanks for being there Dad", and "thanks for unconditional love."
I never realized whenever I said it or showed it, how much she would remember it and how deeply it's brought us together.
Thanks for confirming that I got it right, albeit, the hard way, but the rewards were just as wonderful.
Take care.
The Gasman
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Nov 25 '01
11:38 pm PST
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Thanks for the Reminder (Reply to this comment)
by Natasha37
that this too shall pass. When children are small, our hard work as parents is rewarded day after day with their love and affection. When they are teens, it sometimes feels that we keep pouring oursevles into a vacuum. Your essay was a wonderful reminder that the future payoff is a teen turning into a loving, responsible adult.
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Jun 11 '01
5:24 am PDT
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Howdy (Reply to this comment)
by flamepillar
You did a wonderful job on this editorial :) Could never have said it better in a million years myself.
Take care~
flamepillar
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Apr 01 '01
3:18 pm PDT
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WTH IS WRONG??? (Reply to this comment)
by xeno3998
With the font of the review? It is MUCH bigger in the end then it is in the beginning, is it just my browser acting up on me?
About the Member Advice (and I pity those wo label it a 'review'), you did well here. I can't comment on it cuz I'm not sure what to say.
Maybe I'll just szay you did a good job.
There.
~Xeno3998
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Mar 31 '01
8:46 am PST
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Re: Some excellent advice... (Reply to this comment)
by Greatpilgrim
I'm guessing that most older teens (18-up) will want to move out on their own, to go to college. But if you want them to start life on their own independently, offer to go apartment-shopping with them. That should get them moving.
Victoria
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Mar 31 '01
7:38 am PST
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Some excellent advice... (Reply to this comment)
by diverpam
But how do you get them to move out (and stay out) when they grow up???
Pam
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Mar 30 '01
7:38 am PST
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WOW! (Reply to this comment)
by missethme
You gave a lot of excellent advice! I wish my parents would have had this list about 15 years ago!! Maybe we would have gotten along a lot better. Hopefully I will remember your epinion when my own children become teenagers! Thanks.
Miss
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Mar 29 '01
7:37 pm PST
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Excellent Advice (Reply to this comment)
by mike.holmes
If all parents would read this and follow your advice, the world would be a better place. Teens have always had it tough but it's even tougher now. I like your non-judgmental approach and unconditional love ideas. Thanks for sharing.
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Mar 29 '01
11:19 am PST
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Good Reading (Reply to this comment)
by jcare
We have a rule in our teen-filled house - for parents and kids alike. DAYS = Do As You Say. If you make a promise - keep it , if you make a threat - carry through , if you promise to take care of something - do it..
/jc
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Mar 29 '01
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That Day is Coming! (Reply to this comment)
by sumo_rhino
My daughters have not grown into their teen years, yet. But, I know that day will arrive on an express train.
Your insights and suggestions will help me keep my cool and navigate those difficult waters with success (I hope).
- sumo_rhino
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Mar 28 '01
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re: This should be in text books! (Reply to this comment)
by cntaur5
I really enjoyed reading this review, it's inspiring. You are a fantastic writer and a wonderful person!!!!!
cntaur5
Keep writing well!!!!!
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Mar 26 '01
6:48 pm PST
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bravo. (Reply to this comment)
by zzJulia
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on raising teens. Though my teen years are behind me, I reflect back on those times and hope that I will trust and respect the privacy of my own children at that age.
best regards,
Juls
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Mar 25 '01
7:18 pm PST
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I wanted to say (Reply to this comment)
by GinaHill
that you did a wonderful job with this one! I enjoyed your thoughts and agree, so much - about unconditional love and acceptance, expecting too much and disappointment... A very powerful, insightful and encouraging essay!!! --- Thanks - Gina
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Mar 25 '01
1:12 pm PST
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This was a stunning epinion (Reply to this comment)
by Saxguy
and appropriate for me because I'm living it right now with my son.
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Mar 25 '01
11:02 am PST
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You are so right..... (Reply to this comment)
by 1truluv
About people not being perfect! Parents who expect their children to be perfect, and expect themselves to be perfect parents, are living in a dream world! Great review.....:)
Louise
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Mar 25 '01
9:24 am PST
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Very moving.... (Reply to this comment)
by ccn158
I now have a better idea of how my parents feel, I'm not a parent yet... I should be thankful!
Simon
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Mar 25 '01
9:18 am PST
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Excellent Review!! (Reply to this comment)
by willowbear
WOW...one of the best reviews I've read in a long time. You have great insight as to what it takes to be a good parent. As the mother to two teenagers (18 & 16), I found myself nodding my head all through your Epinion and saying "YES...that's exactly correct!!"
I have two favorite sayings with my boys...the first it "I pick my fights carefully", meaning that chose to let the small stuff (like hair color) slide. Afterall, my son's blond hightlights will eventually grow back in.
My second is that I tell then "Pick your friends carefully....I can trust you as much as I can trust the friends you chose to hang with"....luckily both boys have selected friends we approve of and there is a lot of trust there.
Thanks for a great review....I'm printing it out for future reference!
Julie
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Mar 25 '01
9:15 am PST
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