Posted by ksvt on January 9, 2001, at 20:31:47
In reply to Re: DO IT!!! My advice: » ksvt, posted by medlib on January 9, 2001, at 17:06:11
> medlib - your explanations of parenting styles are wonderful. I think my Dad was a little like your Mom. He always reminded us of things we should have done. The unqualified support is tough with teens because alot of their choices are made without your knowledge. My kids hate it when my husband and I ask them prying questions (defined as far as I can tell as any question), but it's awfully difficult not to try to solicit some information when none is being offered. Therefore you tend to find things out after the fact, and whatever info you do get is given grudgingly. There are times when I feel like most of my communications with my kids are trying to get them to do stuff they need to do like study for a test or do their homework or complete some chore they've been reminded of repeatedly. The alternative choice they've made, to watch TV for hours or play video games, is difficult to support in an unqualified way. Any suggestions of a way to have those conversations without passing along some implied criticism? ksvt
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