How do you feel you'll handle the teen years?

**homesteadmamma** · 01-12-2006, 09:26 AM

Do you think it will be a difficult time and that you'll have few problems? Or .....

**Sara Noel** · 01-12-2006, 09:55 AM

I think I'll have lost my mind completely by then and will be relying on Gabe to raise the children.

I'm kidding.

I have absolutely no idea how my children will be and all I can do is the best I can and hope they make it to adulthood safe, well adjusted, prepared, and happy.

I could say I'd do this or that on handling difficult times, but until I actually cross that bridge, I have absolutely no idea how I'll be.

**Darlene** · 01-12-2006, 10:17 AM

Wasn't all bad but I'm glad I'm done with them.

Just remember this when the time comes and you wonder this very question almost all parents ask. "What happened to my sweet wonderful kid?" Well...the people who kidnapped your real kid & sent in an imposter (that can really test your nerves) well they will be returning your loved one to you in a few years and peace will echo in the valley once again.

**momof42003** · 01-12-2006, 10:31 AM

I am fast approaching those years, and I don't think I will be handling them that well.... Her attitude is in the pits, and she is only 11 and 1/2...

**mom2matty** · 01-12-2006, 10:37 AM

Dd was always very good up until this last year and she is still a good girl but now that she is 18 she seems to think she is all grown up and doesn't hesitate to throw that in my face! We were very lucky with her though!

Ds is going to be a different story.......he is only 12 and I am already prepared for him!!!!!

**many houseapes** · 01-12-2006, 10:58 AM

At first I was afraid of having teenagers.lol.......but so far, there are 5 of them here that are ,and aside from the attitude at times, we really haven't had any trouble...2 of the 5 are out of those turbulent teen years, 3 that are still going through it and 5 yet to go through it. Every child is different, but I think that we'll be able to sail through the rest of them

**sunshine** · 01-12-2006, 05:17 PM

I'm almost through the teen years-- and all and all, there have been few problems.

**Mom23boys** · 01-12-2006, 07:49 PM

UGH! Those teen years! The oldest was very difficult for the first few years. He is so much better now. I think I lived the toughest 3 years of my life.

With DS#2, it is so easy. I wish they were all like him.

I am not sure what the teen years will bring DS#3. He is a pretty good child. We don't have any problems with him, so I am praying for the best.