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Parenting

zbdent

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1. Praise her for her understanding and compassion ...

Reply to HopeHoops (Original post)

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 11:46 AM

Apr 2012

and make yourself a promise that, when times are better, you (or some "anonymous" person) help her out in the future when help is needed (as a parent, you likely will anyway) and remind her then of her "help" back when times were rough.

HUG HUG HUG HUG HUG HER!

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What do you do when your youngest turns 17 and doesn't want gifts because.... [View all] HopeHoops Apr 2012 OP

Praise her for her understanding and compassion ... zbdent Apr 2012 #1

I'd feel really proud I'd raised such a wonderful 17 year old Melissa G Apr 2012 #2

I watched a couple of movies with her. She liked the "Papa Time". HopeHoops Apr 2012 #3

Yeah, That is what my husband did with my elder daughter Melissa G Apr 2012 #4

Beware of your treatment of your kids, for one day they will be caring for you. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #5

That is Eldest daughter's favorite threat Melissa G Apr 2012 #6

My oldest gave me Control-Z Jul 2012 #8

it's ok that you and your kids have the reversal role. joeve09 Jul 2012 #7