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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 117161" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>I'm sorry, but I can't help but laugh. See it's not just him, it's you too!</p><p></p><p>I say this with true respect AND as a parent who hasn't had her kids ANYWHERE near 18 years of age.</p><p></p><p>One thing that I truly remember as I was growing up was how dense we were when it came to my parents as we got close to the "dreaded 18". Up until about 3 mos. before each of our 18th birthdays, we were fine. You got within the 3 mos. and we were 8 in my Dad's eyes. All of a sudden, old lessons were repeated 1000 times, we were unbelievably stupid, lacked common sense, "If you want something done, don't ask an 18 year old", curfews were given, lectures were delivered with a terse tone (keep in mind - lectures that were given for things we DIDN'T do!!!), etc.</p><p></p><p>I decided he was handling those last 3 mos. as if he was cramming for a test! Squish in the rest of the parenting while there's even the slightest chance that they're still listening!!!! AAAAAGGGGHHHH, run screaming into the night, THEY'RE TURNING 18!!!!!</p><p></p><p> :clubbing:</p><p></p><p>As I look back, I love my Dad!!!</p><p></p><p> :angel:</p><p>Thanks for the memories!!! I needed that!</p><p></p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 117161, member: 3814"] I'm sorry, but I can't help but laugh. See it's not just him, it's you too! I say this with true respect AND as a parent who hasn't had her kids ANYWHERE near 18 years of age. One thing that I truly remember as I was growing up was how dense we were when it came to my parents as we got close to the "dreaded 18". Up until about 3 mos. before each of our 18th birthdays, we were fine. You got within the 3 mos. and we were 8 in my Dad's eyes. All of a sudden, old lessons were repeated 1000 times, we were unbelievably stupid, lacked common sense, "If you want something done, don't ask an 18 year old", curfews were given, lectures were delivered with a terse tone (keep in mind - lectures that were given for things we DIDN'T do!!!), etc. I decided he was handling those last 3 mos. as if he was cramming for a test! Squish in the rest of the parenting while there's even the slightest chance that they're still listening!!!! AAAAAGGGGHHHH, run screaming into the night, THEY'RE TURNING 18!!!!! [img]:clubbing:[/img] As I look back, I love my Dad!!! [img]:angel:[/img] Thanks for the memories!!! I needed that! Beth [/QUOTE]
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