There Is Hope For Teens

[dairyou]

My DS will be 17 in 2 months. The last 2 years his attitude has been so bad, but typical for a teenager. He was totally self-absorbed.

The last week I've seen signs of my "old" son come back. He helped me switch the laundry while I was out running errands. He made a batch of brownies for everyone to enjoy. Yesterday he saw me having trouble opening a package and actually got off the couch to help me open it! All without being asked to do it.

I didn't think this day would ever come and my little boy was lost forever. I hope it continues to last

So hang in there parents of teens. It's true that they do grow out of it. I wasn't sure if I'd really see it myself...lol

 

[SDFgirl]

No teens yet - but I remember my brother going through that! It lasted until he was about 21, so it sounds like you have it pretty good!

I have a 13-month-old, and I can never imagine the day she'll get that teenager attitude. My precious baby! Hehe, I know it'll happen though!

Your son sounds like a good kid. Glad he's coming around.

 

[mamacatnv]

You made it! It does get better from here. He will still have his "moments" but the young man is emerging. Congrats Mom, good job

 

[dec5girl]

My DS will be 17 in 2 months too. I agree, he is more fun to talk to recently and he seems to have a positive attitude most of the time. Teens are moody people, but thank goodness they grow out of it!

 

[dairyou]

No teens yet - but I remember my brother going through that! It lasted until he was about 21, so it sounds like you have it pretty good!

I have a 13-month-old, and I can never imagine the day she'll get that teenager attitude. My precious baby! Hehe, I know it'll happen though!

Your son sounds like a good kid. Glad he's coming around.

Ohh...enjoy your little baby! If I could go back in time just once, I'd wish I could truly cherish those little baby moments. I was so worried being a new mom I don't really think I truely cherished and enjoy the moment. The time goes by so fast!

Deb

 

[Robmom]

As a mother of a 16 year old girl, I can't wait until this time comes! She started this moody behavior since she was 12.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Sounds to me like he's guilty of something you just haven't found out about yet! JK!

 

[Carpenters]

I have three, yes, three teenagers at the moment, and I'm just practicing my deep breathing and trying to hold on. My oldest son is 18, and much of the time now, he shows every sign of being a wonderful young man and not the surly teenager we all got used to. My second son is 16 now, and the most fun of all these days is my 14 year old daughter. I can't tell you how many times a day I have to remind myself to just keep swimming, just keep swimming, everything will be okay.

 

[dairyou]

Sounds to me like he's guilty of something you just haven't found out about yet! JK!

Hmm....I didn't think about that! I'll have to look into that lol

 

[HunnyPots]

Sounds to me like he's guilty of something you just haven't found out about yet! JK!

I'm sorry but that was my immediate response as well!
I also have a 17 year old son - 'nuff said

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I'm sorry but that was my immediate response as well!
I also have a 17 year old son - 'nuff said

I have a 12, almost 13 year old DD, so this is how it works in our house! Glad OP took this as a joke, as it was intended, and didn't get offended that I was saying something bad about her DS. I too look forward to the day when my DD and I can become friends again. Right now I'm the dumbest thing that ever walked the face of the earth and I don't have a clue about anything!

 

[Stitchfans]

Sounds to me like he's guilty of something you just haven't found out about yet! JK!

Forgive me, that was the first thing that popped into my head too.

 

[dairyou]

Usually I pretty suspicous also. I think the shock of it all threw me off guard...lol

I do think he is being sincere so hopefully it will continue!

Deb

 

[ozarkmom]

As a mother of a 16 year old girl, I can't wait until this time comes! She started this moody behavior since she was 12.

Girls tend to be worse sorry.

 

[mickeysgal]

Three teens here...18, 16, and 13.

It's aged me.

 

[minkydog]

I have three, yes, three teenagers at the moment, and I'm just practicing my deep breathing and trying to hold on. My oldest son is 18, and much of the time now, he shows every sign of being a wonderful young man and not the surly teenager we all got used to. My second son is 16 now, and the most fun of all these days is my 14 year old daughter. I can't tell you how many times a day I have to remind myself to just keep swimming, just keep swimming, everything will be okay.

Ha! I feel ya. My kids are 22,15 & 13. At this rate, we'll be drawing Social Security before the last one gets out of the house. Recently the oldest told me that I was "much nicer" than I used to be, that I have "changed so much". He's lucky I didn't sell him to the circus a few years ago.

Now we're going through this "my parents are oh so stoopid" phase with DD15. Can't wait for this to be over. I love my kids dearly, but sometimes it's hard to like them, ya know? Ah well, at least the 13yo still loves me.