OT - Teenagers?

[liamsaunt]

Hi everyone,
Just thought I would give you some hope ... I had the wear only black, won't tell you anything 16 yr old with the 20 yr old boyfriend ....

That was me too! But hey, all the piercings have closed up, and thankfully I went through that phase before tatoos were popular. I actually grew into a sunny disposition and now have a variety of colors in my wardrobe. Most importantly, John and I get along so well with my parents that we brought them with us to St. John in June all expenses paid !

It will get better, everyone, I promise! Hang in there, all you parents. I admire you.

[Jo Ann - VA]

Thanks for the hugs b-as-u-r & kygirl !!!!!

This forum has some wonderful people on it.

After reading some of the other responses it sounds like there may be hope for my son. I guess only time will tell.

[chrisn]

I love this thread! We have a 10 year old little man whom is our little sweetheart, and a 19 year old (20 in Feb) girl woman.

We have two rules. She can't sleep over at her tattooed boy banders, and she can't traipse across the US with him either. She thinks she has it bad! The girl has been given the freaking MOON! I talked her out of a tattoo at the last possible second. I had to resort to emotional begging!

Despite all this (and so much more), she is an angel and I adore her!

Flip and all you others with youngins still to achieve teenagerhood, keep that adorable photo branded and fresh at the top of your memory. You will need it for strength one day when you want to strangle one of the little angels!

[flip-flop]

I can't even fathom either of my kids giving us big troubles. They have great dispositions. My 5 year old "got" St. John at 3. She is a very unique girl. I think the boy is just glad he made it here & he doesn't seem to sweat the small stuff.

I can be a bit of a hard nose but my hubby and I say the more you put in up front the better they'll turn out in the long run. I definitely agree with whoever said set your standards high.