Comments on: Parenting three: Whose needs come first?

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:35:49 +0000

I hear ya sista! I have four children, now ages 9-18, and the balancing of their needs just continues, even when they are bigger kids. The difference seems to be that there are more emotional needs, more ‘judgment call’ needs to be figured out.
Should I shake my head knowingly when daughter has another falling out with friends, or try to offer some life advice about the nature of people/friends? Is ten o’clock too late for a 13 year old to be out on a school night when it’s not related to sports or school? Do we give allowance or not? How much, when the things teens buy seem to start at 19.99….?
The stage you are in is hard. Physically hard. Enjoy it for what it is and start steeling yourself up for the next phase. The needs dont go away, they just change their shape. :)

Judy
justonefoot.blogspot.com

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By: faemom

faemom — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:37:43 +0000

Fascinating. I think we have to evaluate over and over again who’s needs must be met first. I think you’re doing a wonderful job of it.

By: Goldfish

Goldfish — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:00:45 +0000

I think we could be outstanding Secretaries of State.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:17:33 +0000

How old is E again? I am eternally swinging Aidan Kai onto my hip…