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Yep, that was the word I was looking for.
Ok, let me rant for a sec, and the point will be, How do you make it through the day with out white padded walls?
I will start with the little girls (sorry mom's with daughters, not trying to offend) They call here, my oldest is 14 and the next in line is 12, the 14 year old has girls that live for the drama, we did not have drama like that until high school! I try to teach them that girls are bad... mom is good, yep, they blew that off.. lol anyway, they dress horrible, tight shirts bla bla bla.. has the boys tore up and they chew em up and spit them out, finally I got through to the 14 yr. old and he told them to shove their drama when they could be cool then they could call, the 12 year old has 9th grade and 10th grade girls calling, now, I know I have "produced" good looking boys, but that is a tad bit crazy! I monitor their calls and computer time, I step in but, this is crazy! Any other moms having issues with teens? I do know that I am counting my blessings that they are active in sports and school, not drugs and "hanging out"...I am gonna post a recent pic of them, they are clean cut and good boys, how do they attract the heathen ones??? Guys reading this post~ was this normal when you were a teenager??? I just think times have changed soooo much! I am curious to hear what other moms do

my 14 year old is assuming normal position for him... phone on head.. the 12 year old (13 in may) is in the yellow coat

Ha,Oceansedge,I have one of each(well son's now out of his teens but trust me it's a boy thing).
To be quite honest I'd rather have 10 of Sophie(almost 18 )than 1 of Ollie(nearly 22).
I suppose it's different problems for the different sexes but I've been lucky with my daughter,she's fairly studious & hasn't really got involved with boys(being 5ft 11ins. tall tends to intimidate alot of boys).
I really hate to tell you but,boys don't improve with age.Send them away to Uni.& help them to find accommdation after,Ollie's still here with us.
He's not the problem,it's the fact that his friends turn up at all hours of the night.He thinks that 'cos he doesn't live in the main house that shouldn't be a problem,it is because all of his friends are so noisy that the dogs bark whenever they come thro' the gate.
I've found that smiling sweetly while thinking murderous thoughts is good,as is lots of wine & chocolate,you get to a state when you're past caring.
A good one for getting rid of them all is getting out the son's baby photos,the boys can't stand it & the girls think you're trying to marry them off!!

wine and chocolate... wine and chocolate... wine and chocolate... got it... lol

Ocean, I'm there! My son is quiet and says only what needs to be said. So, I was the last to know he cares alot about the daughter of a family friend that he's known since kindergarten! Enough to where he was trying to convince her for a kiss, on the cheek he said, LOL. The phone calls haven't started yet but I thought maybe it was time for the talk. You should have seen him bolt for his room, LOL! He's an artistic type and loves all things good. I'm going to do just what you've been doing, a bit of monitoring to make sure things stay within limits. Â*My daughter all the other hand who is 10-1/2 yrs. is already trying to dress to maturely and I am putting my foot down. I love fashion as much as the next person but I tell her some things aren't meant for school. Pretty much working so far, but for how long. And believe me Gothmother, when its all too much I definitly break out the chocolate! Â*[wink]

We are just starting with the constant phone calls here for my 12 yr old boy. Most of the time the girls are pretty respectful, but sometimes I get nothing but an earful of giggles. Ugh..its starting for sure.[nonsense]

[lol]yep!

Yay![rolleyes] The best part is..summers coming up.[cry]

I understand. My son, kyle, is 13 and the girls call all the time. Thank the Goddess for Caller ID because if they don't hear his voice they hang-up. It drives me crazy!!!! We have had the talks about age and what is appropriate but he still thinks he is so cool and acts like he is 18 not 13 and the girls just keep calling. At least he talks with me and I know what is going on with him and his friends. I trust him so that makes it easier on me. It is hard, I understand.

All praise caller id!!! hazza!! I hear you monarch. My oldest still feels he can talk to me about things thank goodness. Hopefull we can keep that going as he gets older.