Moms Of Teens

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Comment by Dale_Kelley on March 5, 2009 at 10:44am

Ugh!! Driving!! I hate it!! My two both got their licenses this past summer. Daughter was 18. Son 17. I spent the whole summer on the passenger side in a fetal position. Hate it hate it hate it when they drive!!! Top it off, my son thinks it's OK to drive in a blizzard because he has FWD as opposed to my RWD which can't handle anything other than reverse in more than 1/2" of snow. The other day he was late coming home from work and all I could do was cry. I don't even like thinking about it! I tend to worry more about other people's driving than I do the kids'. Only experience and several near death experiences can really teach you what sorts of crazy insane things people will do unexpectedly - and that's what worries me!

I am so LOLing @ the "go button" comment! Sorry, I know you probably aren't laughing!

Comment by Jacki Matthews on March 5, 2009 at 10:40am

I think maturity in our kids happen as we let it. I tell my son that I believe in him and I respect his judgement (even if sometimes I dont). Our kids perception of themselves, is simply a refection of our perception of them. Stay right next to them, give them the information they need and tell them they have it in them to make right decisions. While teaching my son to drive, when he rejects my instruction we CALMY pull over and he gets in the passenger side, until he is in a "learning" place. Motherhood is a daily adventure!!!!!

Comment by Jennifer on March 5, 2009 at 10:04am

I think we worry so much because the driving laws allow kids to drive at too young an age. At least in NY where I live, kids can't get a permit until they are 16 and a license until 17 and I think that is young. With all the things that the law requires them to be either 18 or 21 to do, driving, which is the most dangerous of all, they are allowed to do when they are still so immature.

Comment by Cindy on March 5, 2009 at 8:13am

My daughter is 15 soon to be 16 in May. She has had her learner's permit since June and I was extremely worried about her driving. The first time she got in the car she wanted to know where the "go button" was!!! Yikes!! At first she really wasn't comfortable driving so I let her drive up and down the driveway and wherever she was comfortable. I think kids need as much practice as they can get driving with parents before actually getting their license. I told my daughter she wouldn't be driving by herself until her and I both felt comfortable. She is a very good kid so I'm not too concerned about her doing something wrong. I'm having problems with the part of her being alone and I won't be there to help or guide her. I guess it's part of letting go. (but I don't want to!!!) Sorry that was a little temper tantrum. lol

Comment by Sew About My World on March 5, 2009 at 4:11am

I have a 18 yr old who still has her permit. I think I made her afraid to drive, she's in no hurry. We chauffer her to work and she doesn't mind it all! My soon to be 17 yr old is working on her driving skills. The thought of her driving alone one day scares me. She is so easily distracted. My 14 yr is counting down the days until she's 15 yrs old and can ger her permit. I don't remember driving being this big of a deal with my 21 yr old. It must be me and my old age that can't handle the stress. *GRIN*

Comment by Tricia David on March 4, 2009 at 7:50pm

I'm the Mother of 2 step teens, one tween and one preschooler... all boys! I never imagined I would have four children but you never know what life has in store for you. All my boys are really good kids and we have no major problems. I sympathize with those of you who are struggling with teen drivers. My oldest teen (16 almost 17) is really a good kid but just doesn't seem to be "getting" it when it comes to driving. I am at my whit's end with him. How do I get him to follow my simple helpful instructions?

Comment by Jennifer on March 2, 2009 at 9:57am

I had the ultimate bonding experience with my teen son last night. He actually thinks I'm COOL because of Google. I had to write about it.
http://connectwithyourteens.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-teenage-son-thinks-my-blog-is-cool.html

Comment by Jacki Matthews on March 1, 2009 at 5:04am

To Annette regarding your 16 year old daughter and her permit, I understand your worry. Driving and kids is the one thing that makes me
lose all my great parenting skills. Its simply a reflection on our fears and our love for them. in Florida they can get their learners permit at 15. My 15 year old boy started driving about 9 months ago. In the beginning it was kind of tough for both of us, but he has grown to be a good driver. I drive with him as much as possible because this is my one chance to be with him and teach him the skills to keep him alive. LEARNERS is the key comforting word in learners permit. Good luck

Comment by Julie Tilsner on February 19, 2009 at 3:20pm

Hi ladies! I need your help. Remember when your teens were "tweens?" For a piece (due tomorrow!!) in Parenting Magazine, I need to talk to moms of tweens (which we're defining as between 7 and 12) who have anecdotes and tips for coping with Tween attitude. The piece, tentatively titled "Who's THAT kid? What do do when that kid is yours," is about how to deal with a tween who suddenly starts sassing back, rolling their eyes, yelling back at you...and worse.
I'd like to hear from moms who can remember a particular incident, how they dealt with it...and whether you think this is a stage to "Parent" through or "just live" through. Also, is there a difference between girl attitude and boy attitude? And finally: How did this sort of newfangled attitude make you feel? Did you understand it was a phase? Did it make you feel terrible? Did it just really piss you off?
You gals, moms of teens, are the perfect people to ask!
Just email me directly at julie.tilsner@gmail.com and I'll get back to you. Thanks so much!

Comment by Marina Kamen on February 19, 2009 at 9:57am

Are You Ready To Seize the Day?...."Carpe Diem!"

Feb. 10th, 2009 at 11:35 AM


As a 50 year old working mother who has lost 100 pounds and has three children now ages 15, 17 & 22, I am more now than ever on a mission to promote the importance of education.
Musical "edutainment" is where I have been focusing my attention while writing, recording and producing Health & Fitness programming. Who does not want to be entertained? Aren't we more likely to focus in on a subject when it is presented to us in an entertaining fashion?
I recently wrote a song called "Carpe Diem" at a tempo of 162 beats per minute for cardio activities. Take a listen to it and do something good for your health as you listen. Walk...run...or do any cardio activity you might choose.You can even simply just get up and walk in place right at your computer!...the lyric reads..

Chorus:
Come on are you ready to seize the day?
No matter what they say
getting it your own way
come on and take it now.
let me remind you
let go the chains that bind you
you're going to get there
come one let yourself go!

Making the most of your life and opening up your mind to new situations everyday. Seize every opportunity with a feeling of positiveness.
Stay well and as always...

Never Stop Movin'!

M

http://www.marinaonline.com/BlogMP3/162-BPM-CarpeDiem.mp3

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