Mothers of 14 year old daughters

[always quiet]

Mines only 12 but I think I can totally relate!!

Maybe this poem will help all us moms out there!!

IMAGES OF MOM
4: MY MOMMY CAN DO ANYTHING.
8: MY MOM KNOWS A LOT.
12: MY MOM DOESN'T REALLY KNOW EVERYTHING.
14: MY MOM THINKS SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING.
16: MY MOM DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING.
18: MOM....WHAT DOES SHE KNOW!
25: WELL, SHE MIGHT KNOW A LITTLE.
35: BEFORE WE DECIDE, LET'S ASK MOM.
45: I WONDER WHAT MOM WOULD DO.
60: I WISH I COULD TALK IT OVER WITH MOM.


And if worse comes to worse, you can always use the dreaded MOTHER'S CURSE!

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

I am the mother of a 14 year old daughter . . .need I say more?

Actually she'll be 15 in September and when she is in one of THOSE moods . . .I just let her be.

She can be such a SNIT sometimes . . .

Teenagers!!!

 

[battricia]

Just keep in mind that being 14 is probably no picnic for her either!

tricia.

 

[Cruise04]

Mine is 14 but I have to say - the only problem I'm having with her is she is all of a sudden "so tired" that she has to sit and watch TV. I know a little girl who is going to lose a computer if she doesn't get her butt jiggin' and clean her stinkin' room!!!!!!

 

[shatzjsl]

Wow! I'm scared now. Mine is only 10 1/2 and to her I can do no wrong. I guess that is going to change soon!

 

[Tiggeroo]

Mom of twin 16yo sons who pretty much remind me every day that they're almost 17 and they want to be allowed total freedom all summer long. So, yep I'm looking forward to summer.

 

[Deb in IA]

Our DD just turned 13 last month, but I can tell you unequivocally that we are indeed in the midst of early adolescent angst.

We talked and agreed that she would go to an intensive ballet camp this week. I signed her up and paid $125.

On Sunday, she asks, "Mom? What am I doing tomorrow?"

Me: "Well, you are going to ballet camp."

Her: "WHAT?!?!?!"

Me: "We talked about this and we agreed to try it. It's only 3 hours a day, and your ballet teacher says it would be perfect for you."

Her: "NO WAY!! I am not going!! You are just trying to get rid of me!"




Well, she ended up going. And guess what? SHE LOVES IT!! The first night back, she wants to get pointe shoes -- she's never wanted to do pointe before, but now she's excited about it . . .

ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!


Whoever said that famous line from the movie "Hang on; it's going to be a bumpy ride" was not joking . . .

 

[Dancind]

Mine was 13 in April, but has always had a jump on her "phases". We did the terrible twos at age 14 months!

It's kind of like living with a schizoprhenic, you never know what kind of response you will get when you talk to her. Today she got her bangs trimmed a tiny bit (at the salon, I'm not allowed anymore), and was in tears because they trimmed off a bit of the layers along the side of her face.

And I'm really getting used to the "Mom is such an idiot" face. At least she's not saying it yet. She doesn't show the attitudes to her Dad that she does to me. I fear for her life if she tries. So, how long does it last?

Deb, we did the same thing with a HS drill team workshop about a month ago. She could not fathom getting up early on a day off from school to go to a "lame" drill team thing. I pretty much made her go, and she was so glad she did. Turned out that the team has many excellent dancers from another studio in town. Now she's excited about trying out next year!

 

[always quiet]

Baby books always warn parents about the "terrible twos". Heck, that was a piece of cake! They should add this warning as well:

Terrible Teens - This is an age in your childs life that you, as a parent, will become stupid. You will be an embarrassment to your child and they will not want to be around you any longer, unless, of course, they NEED something from you, like a ride to a friends house or cash from your pocket. The things are to be completed without question or comment. Any attempt from you to extract information from your child will be met with tantrums, sulking and the rolling of eyes. Any thing you say to discourage your child from doing something that they want to do, despite your knowing it is not wise, will be answered with "You are trying to ruin my life!!"
Buy stock in tylenol, you're gonna need it!!

 

[depplyinluv]

I happen to be a daughter of that age

 

[DoeWDW]

I have a 14 yr old DD. I can truly relate to all the stories of rolling eyes and scornful looks!

I hear they grow out of it eventually!

If I really want to bug her, I sneak up behind her and give her a quick hug!

 

[mamajoan]

Oh ya.. the public hug!!! They really hate that! LOL

I have to tell you something tho..

My dh took my 16 year old to the high school on the first day of school this year. After Jake got out of the car, dh got out and literally chased him down, while waving his arms and hollering
"My Baby Boy.. My Babbbbyyy" Oh it was hysterical, thank goodness Jake's friends know that dh can be a bit strange... LOL
Jake just LOL............

 

[Jeafl]

Originally posted by mamajoan
Oh ya.. the public hug!!! They really hate that! LOL

I have to tell you something tho..

My dh took my 16 year old to the high school on the first day of school this year. After Jake got out of the car, dh got out and literally chased him down, while waving his arms and hollering
"My Baby Boy.. My Babbbbyyy" Oh it was hysterical, thank goodness Jake's friends know that dh can be a bit strange... LOL
Jake just LOL............

OMG Joan that is hilarious!!! I think my daughter would have died right on the spot!

My oldest just turned 15 a few weeks ago and so far it is just as bad as 14 (not trying to depress you!). I actually have to gauge her mood when she gets up in the morning so we can avoid a fight. The only time she is pleasant to me is when she wants something. And yet, I am constantly told by teachers and other adults what a wonderful, sweet, charming girl she is. I guess I should be grateful that she isn't as horrible to others as she is to me.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Hey! My DS is 11. Today at the doctor's office he told me that I could NOT sit next to him!

Someone please beam me up!! :space: