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Re: Advice from teens' parents?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 21 May 2001 08:57:46 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mark Sandlin writes:
> in article GDo1ny.Mtu@lugnet.com, Shiri Dori wrote:
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> > (XFUT o-t.debate, this is a little about people but has nothing to do with
> > lego)
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> > This question is addressed mostly to those among you who are parents -
> > especially parents of teens.
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> > What, in your opinion, *as a parent*, are the best and the worst things your
> > son or daughter can do to show you they are responsible and mature young
> > adults?
> >
> > What kinds of discussions or talks or arguments convince you that your
> > children was right? Are they *ever* right? Do you *ever* concede? If so, how
> > did your teen convince you/prove you wrong?
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> Heh. This may not be very helpful, but... my parents *never* gave me any
> slack. I was on a leash about this long: (--)
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> I was a *very* well-behaved teenager, yet I was always treated with
> suspicion and made to walk the line.
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> Here's a hint: It helps to go to college a couple hundred miles away ;^)
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> Even now, as a responsible adult, paying bills, and making mortgage
> payments, my parents still talk "down" to me.
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> I think it's just how some parents are wired. :^P
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> ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head
I think your parents need some time on Fleebnork duty.
That oughta clear out their cobwebs!
Miles apart can be a GOOD thing.
Totally understand, Mr. Grand Admiral, Sir!
-Aaron-
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| (...) Heh. This may not be very helpful, but... my parents *never* gave me any slack. I was on a leash about this long: (--) I was a *very* well-behaved teenager, yet I was always treated with suspicion and made to walk the line. Here's a hint: It (...) (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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