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How to have fun with easy child? Ideas and suggestions wellcomed!
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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 549369" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>My difficult child is turning 16 next weekend. He will have his own car and keys within the month so I doubt I will see him much any more. I think I am on tap to help with AP History but he has really been pulling away these past few weeks, anxious to get going on his next step in freedom.</p><p></p><p>A few years ago, I learned how to play Magic (a card game) so he has someone to play with when friends are not available. He likes me to take him to the game stores where he purchases more cards.</p><p></p><p>My difficult child likes to go to zoos, car shows, fairs, pumpkin patches, ect. He also likes walked and bike rides. A trip to the local gas station for $1 ice cream cone is one of his favorites.</p><p></p><p>They don't mind not being seen too much in public with mom as they are trying to prove to themselves and others that they are independent. My difficult child is struggling with making mom happy and becoming independent.</p><p></p><p>Shopping for his clothes and being supportive of the look he wants to wear will go a long ways. Sporting events as stated above. Community events even though you give him $$$ for rides and meet up later to eat together.</p><p></p><p>If he turns down a suggestion, don't take it personally, it is his age, not him speaking. Providing fun opportunities for him to get together with his friends will also have him looking at you as a great mom. At this point in his life, he wants to say, "my mom is great because she lets me.......?"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 549369, member: 5096"] My difficult child is turning 16 next weekend. He will have his own car and keys within the month so I doubt I will see him much any more. I think I am on tap to help with AP History but he has really been pulling away these past few weeks, anxious to get going on his next step in freedom. A few years ago, I learned how to play Magic (a card game) so he has someone to play with when friends are not available. He likes me to take him to the game stores where he purchases more cards. My difficult child likes to go to zoos, car shows, fairs, pumpkin patches, ect. He also likes walked and bike rides. A trip to the local gas station for $1 ice cream cone is one of his favorites. They don't mind not being seen too much in public with mom as they are trying to prove to themselves and others that they are independent. My difficult child is struggling with making mom happy and becoming independent. Shopping for his clothes and being supportive of the look he wants to wear will go a long ways. Sporting events as stated above. Community events even though you give him $$$ for rides and meet up later to eat together. If he turns down a suggestion, don't take it personally, it is his age, not him speaking. Providing fun opportunities for him to get together with his friends will also have him looking at you as a great mom. At this point in his life, he wants to say, "my mom is great because she lets me.......?" [/QUOTE]
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