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<blockquote data-quote="everywoman" data-source="post: 349153" data-attributes="member: 1436"><p>K---I hate to say it but those behaviors (smoking, sneaking, computer) are really typical teen these days. You smoke. I smoke---my children also smoke and began to smoke rather early---although never in front of me---they told me later. It hurts me that my behaviors have led to their unhealthy choices---but it is what it is. I'm glad he's talking to you, and you are handling things that come up with poise and control. in my humble opinion the worst thing a parent can do is freak out when a kid makes a wrong choice. Each mistake made is a moment for growth. As parents we need to not expect a kid to be perfect (and I'm not saying you do) but I see everyday parents who push their kids away by over-reacting to bad choices. Enjoy your son. Let him come to you and talk and learn to really listen to what he is saying---not to the words, but to the emotions and fear behind the words. Hugs---I know you both can do this!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everywoman, post: 349153, member: 1436"] K---I hate to say it but those behaviors (smoking, sneaking, computer) are really typical teen these days. You smoke. I smoke---my children also smoke and began to smoke rather early---although never in front of me---they told me later. It hurts me that my behaviors have led to their unhealthy choices---but it is what it is. I'm glad he's talking to you, and you are handling things that come up with poise and control. in my humble opinion the worst thing a parent can do is freak out when a kid makes a wrong choice. Each mistake made is a moment for growth. As parents we need to not expect a kid to be perfect (and I'm not saying you do) but I see everyday parents who push their kids away by over-reacting to bad choices. Enjoy your son. Let him come to you and talk and learn to really listen to what he is saying---not to the words, but to the emotions and fear behind the words. Hugs---I know you both can do this! [/QUOTE]
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