I Love Raising Teens
I know, I know – a dad professing love for having a couple of teens in the house makes for a crazy blog post title. You might even think it’s April Fools day. (It’s not!)
I’m a single dad with half-time custody of two teenage children – a seventeen-year-old girl, and a thirteen-year-old boy. And despite any downside you may read or hear about parenting teens, I’m hear to say – I love raising teens!
Dad’s House is hanging out at the Silicon Valley Moms Blog today:
I Love Raising Teens
(With any luck, the SVMoms post is live by now.)
Check out the post – I Love Raising Teens, and be sure to leave a comment (here or there). Especially if it’s the sort of sarcastic wise-crack a teen might make in response to an overly-gushing parent. (Oh, I just set myself up for trouble with that one.)
Don’t miss curfew!
(Does that make me sound all parentally and authoritative like…?)
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Comment by Kat Wilder
| May 7th, 2009
After all the phases kids put us through — crying at night, diapers, “NO!” and “MINE!” temper tantrums, the first “f-you!” — this is payoff time. We get to see the person they’ve been becoming all along.
If they turn out as amazingly wonderful as yours and mine are, well, we can take some credit (I sure do!) If not, meh, blame it on their dad/mom. (FYI: I couldn’t post on the other blog. Is it something I said? crap!)
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Comment by katherine.
| May 7th, 2009
as I mentioned over there….I loved having a house full of teens and their friends.
the only draw back I can come up with is the cost. smile Teens certainly cost a great deal more….from clothing to entertainment to food. But definitely worth every penny!
katherine.´s last blog post..that’s retarded.
Comment by krn
| May 7th, 2009
Yo, dude. (I didn’t say it out loud, just thought it. So my own kid wouldn’t think I’m trying too hard to be cool.)
Having your kids cook isn’t slave labor, it’s helping them become self sufficient. Now you know they can fix some decent meals for you when you come to visit them in their college digs. Or at least grill some burgers each night you’re there. ;)
What’s up with the truck situation? We need an update on that.
Comment by Sandra
| May 7th, 2009
Wow, you must have wonderful, well behaved teens if you are up here professing how you love raising teens.
Beautiful post entry below about your marriage advice. I definitely agree with you there and take it to heart.
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Comment by Debbie
| May 7th, 2009
hmm.. as My oldest is 12..I will check back in next year! BUT I do think each stage is exciting in its own right!! and I love that my kids are growing and becoming more independent..but am just a little nervous about teen years!! :)
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Comment by notasoccermom
| May 7th, 2009
I wanted to come up with a great teenage comeback but I just cannot. I can relate to this in so many ways!! I loved the post.
Keep up the good work
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Comment by BroRobert
| May 8th, 2009
David: I just designed a book and website on parenting that has some great ideas, stories (success and avoidance ones) and practical advice for raising kids at any age. It’s called “Parenting is a Contact Sport: 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Kids for Life” by Joanne Stern, PhD. Here’s a link where you can download the first chapter for free and receive a weekly tips & quotes email: http://www.parentingisacontactsport.com
Comment by movin down the road
| May 11th, 2009
considering mine will be chained to the bedpost at teenage years, yeah, I’ll love it too. nothing to worry about when they aren’t out getting into trouble. just kidding. I am loving every age so far.
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Comment by Craig
| November 11th, 2009
So, I’m wondering if it makes a difference that his kids don;t live with him full time? The problem I’m having with my 14 yo son is that I feel like i am in constant battle on everything! I think that if i only had him part of the time, i would probably let all the little battles go and appreciate the little time i have with him. Hows that for a “grass is always greener” scenario! I don;t wish that i was divorced. I just wish i could learn to let things go and appreciate his personality.
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