128 replies to this topic

[unbroken_chain]

insolent, disrepectful unappreciative little b.

This house sucks. (then, move in with your mother, and see what sucks really is)
We have no computer (our laptop broke on 03/28/2011, I'm working on it)
We have no cable (we do have cable, how do you think programs appear on your television)
I NEED my phone turned on!! (perhaps before you start being an asshole, i.e. biting the hand that feeds you, you might consider those "needs" that I pay apprx $70 a month for)
You don't care about me (Um... you pass on EVERY Invitation to go anywhere, I pick you up from wherever you are, ANYTIME YOU CALL, I bought your prom dress even though you cannot seem to do your homework, EVER, I run out and buy your tampons (as prior noted ) pay for your b/c, and put up with your bi-polar ass every fucking day)
you don't know how to be a father

get the fuck out of my house.

[TEO]

Holy shit, I would have not gotten away with those whines in any way shape or form.

[In A Silent Way]

Oh boy, I can't wait.

[HABIT]

#1's

[unbroken_chain]

not my best look, but.... it's from vibes '10

[unbroken_chain]

it all started when I ignored her texts pleading for $$ that = I don't care about her.

[Mama Kel]

I'm sooooooooo not looking forward to teen years

[TEO]

Well then, guess you don't care about me either.

Note: that does not make you any less adorable.

[shadeelady]

this is why i didn't want a girl. i remember saying all those things and more to my mom. eesh. sorry, mom!

[jme]

as if I don't drink now.

in 17 years I'll be on my 3rd liver.

[Terry Bo Berry]

Having a 17 year old is like riding a rollercoaster! I am on my 3rd teen daughter Chris. All will be back to normal in a few years- just in time for the next one.

[In A Silent Way]

Riding a 17 year old is like having a rollercoaster!

Yeah, I miss those days.

[JBetty]

My brother is going through the same thing with his teenage boys.

Kid - "Dad - I want my birthday money early. You owe me $50"
Bro - "OWE you? Well maybe when you can be a little more respectful I'll consider it"
Kid - "But mom already gave me my money"
Bro - "So go ask her for more"
Kid - "You don't care about me and you never did"
Bro - "OK - I'm not going to buy you cigarettes either"
Kid - "I hate you"
Bro - "I love you"


Teenagers are horrible little creatures and are the same the whole world over.
They'll push the boundaries and try to get away with whatever they possibly can.
It's just the nature of the beast.
And it's even more difficult when the parents are estranged and the little darlings learn how to manipulate everyone to their advantage.
Fortunately, the ones we allow to live eventually outgrow it and become normal human beings again.
Just got to get through the years of the monsters inhabiting their brains and all will be well.

[sums]

wow, neither of my kids was anything close to that kind of disrespectful. granted, they both had other problems!

[In A Silent Way]

My 14-year old has a nightly flip out after she goes to bed because everybody downstairs is talking and keeping her up. She comes downstairs, yells at everybody, then posts on Facebook how her family doesn't care that she has to be up early.

[fire_rocket]

My 14-year old has a nightly flip out after she goes to bed because everybody downstairs is talking and keeping her up. She comes downstairs, yells at everybody, then posts on Facebook how her family doesn't care that she has to be up early.

I used to do that. Man I'm embarrassed at some of the stuff I used to pull.

God have mercy on me when my 2 grow up...

[Spiderweb]

:crazy:My 12 yo is gearing up for her teen years.

[cj]

my five year old is already there. mood swings, weepiness, belligerence, defiance, completely ignores us and tries to do whatever he wants. so he'll be an angel in the actual teen years?


i crack me up.

[unbroken_chain]

My 14-year old has a nightly flip out after she goes to bed because everybody downstairs is talking and keeping her up. She comes downstairs, yells at everybody, then posts on Facebook how her family doesn't care that she has to be up early.

I recently rented out my basement room to a young mother.... my daughter text's her nightly to "please keep it down"

yet, the kid at 6 am has fuggin LIL WAYNE at top volume

My youngest may be troublesome... but she is far too genuinely sweet and caring to be like ~this~ *I hope.

[namaste]

17 knows it all. don't despair, she will turn around in a couple of years. (mother of 3 who have gone through 17 and survived).

[JBetty]

My youngest may be troublesome... but she is far too genuinely sweet and caring to be like ~this~ *I hope.

Best of luck with that!
Let us know how it goes for you.

[Sugar_Mag]

I tried that when I was 13 and almost got the shit kicked out of me. My mom ended up making me pay for half my car insurance, half my phone bill, all of my RX's and all my gas when I was 16 (not to be mean but to moreover teach me responsibility) and I have to say I don't think I ever gave her any crap ever again after that.

[Sugar_Mag]

And god speed, teenage girls suck so hard

[Ginger Snap]

I recently rented out my basement room to a young mother.... my daughter text's her nightly to "please keep it down"

yet, the kid at 6 am has fuggin LIL WAYNE at top volume

My youngest may be troublesome... but she is far too genuinely sweet and caring to be like ~this~ *I hope.

Your youngest daughter will probably own her own country someday.

[Misha]

I recently rented out my basement room to a young mother.... my daughter text's her nightly to "please keep it down"

yet, the kid at 6 am has fuggin LIL WAYNE at top volume

My youngest may be troublesome... but she is far too genuinely sweet and caring to be like ~this~ *I hope.

To give you a little hope, my sister was a big rebel at 17. I was always shy and sweet (not my words--other peoples:wink1: ). With the exception of staying out late with my sister a few times, I never went through a horribly rebellious stage. My sister on the other hand, went through the rebellious stage and is now a wonderful adult who's greatest love is working with special ed kids and is is the most loving and caring person I know. Hang in there UC:heart:

[Karen]

I tried that when I was 13 and almost got the shit kicked out of me. My mom ended up making me pay for half my car insurance, half my phone bill, all of my RX's and all my gas when I was 16 (not to be mean but to moreover teach me responsibility) and I have to say I don't think I ever gave her any crap ever again after that.

Note to self: make kid pay for 1/2 of car insurance and phone bill..

Thanks!

[Phishfolk]

Note to self: make kid pay for 1/2 of car insurance and phone bill..

Thanks!

1/2?

You want a car and a phone get a job kid

[Karen]

1/2?

You want a car and a phone get a job kid

AND we are paying her tuition

We need to rethink this.... I agree with you whatever happened to good old WORK FOR IT

[Mama Kel]

1/2?

You want a car and a phone get a job kid

This. I wasn't even allowed to go for my driving test until I had insurance ready to pay, in full, up front!

[Ginger Snap]

This. I wasn't even allowed to go for my driving test until I had insurance ready to pay, in full, up front!

My son won't be allowed to drive until he moves out.

[sarah b.]

AND we are paying her tuition

We need to rethink this.... I agree with you whatever happened to good old WORK FOR IT

student loans are a rite of passage. when you divide the cost per credit ... If a 4-credit class costs $1,000 and it meets 10 times, when it's your $1,000, some kids think "Is it worth $100 to me to miss/skip this class?" before not going to class. Especially if it's $1,000 of their own future money. At least, that's how I looked at it, back then. (I realize 3 credits many places costs way more than $1k, these days.)

[Mama Kel]

My son won't be allowed to drive until he moves out.

I like this rule. I think I'll do the same for Cate & Jess!

[little frog]

17 was a tough year .. and we really like each other .. i did kick her out for being disrespectful

[cdrhead]

Luckily for most of the flack gets unleashed at the other house they live in.

[Wende]

"get the fuck out of my house":rotf:

[Wende]

Sorry, that made me crack up.

[unbroken_chain]

yeah. she seems to think it's funny too.... real life can sting those who have not a clue

[Erinisme]

This. I wasn't even allowed to go for my driving test until I had insurance ready to pay, in full, up front!

Yup and I totally understood it. But it also gave me more leway with the car, as i paid 100% for it....although I never did anything that was car removed worth...let me rephrase...I never got caught doing anything deserving of losing car privileges.

Dad paid for my tuition. One thing I am so thankful for. It does make it easier to have that paid for...good grades are a must though.

[Wende]

yeah. she seems to think it's funny too.... real life can sting those who have not a clue

Are you saying that I have no clue?

Why Chris, I thought we were beyond our hatred for one another?!

[unbroken_chain]

Are you saying that I have no clue?

Why Chris, I thought we were beyond our hatred for one another?!

meh. I'm indifferent really

[Wende]

And god speed, teenage girls suck so hard

I hear this SOOOO much it scares the shit outta me. My daughter is now 11...and counting. She is so sweet right now. I don't want that to change.

[Ginger Snap]

That's why my babygirl is going to stay 12 years old for ever and ever.

[Karen]

All I can say is....hold on tight and remind yourself that it won't last forever.

It gets so crazy sometimes you just have to completely ignore it. I used to wonder why my mom would ignore my behavior instead of discussing each and every heinous thing I did. Now I get it If you gave all your attention to every 'event' you would lose your marbles!

[unbroken_chain]

That's why my babygirl is going to stay 12 years old for ever and ever.

Sierra called me last week to announce to me that she, during first period, had her first period.

[Karen]

Here comes another one!

[Misha]

Sierra called me last week to announce to me that she, during first period, had her first period.

Aww ((((Chris)))):heart:

[sarah b.]

Sierra called me last week to announce to me that she, during first period, had her first period.

Mazal tov! Here:
http://karmyns.blogs...n-odonohue.html

[Ginger Snap]

Sierra called me last week to announce to me that she, during first period, had her first period.

:shocked:

and:jump:

[In A Silent Way]

Sierra called me last week to announce to me that she, during first period, had her first period.

On the plus side, she's going to be on a regular cycle instead of PMS every day of the month.

On the minus side

Spoiler

[Wende]

How old is she?