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| Christian Moms of Teenage Daughters |
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Welcome, Jennifer! Thanks so much for joining our group. I want you to take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. I have four daughters:14,12,6,and 4. I am facing some very difficult issues with my 14 year old (dealing with mean and awful girls at school). But, I also know where you're coming from with your daughter. My 12 year old (who has been in church every Sunday of her life, with very few exceptions) likes the same type of style, friends, music. I am doing my best to always let her know how I feel. I tell her all about my concerns. I tell her that" you are what you eat" "listen to , watch, etc. Everything you put into you becomes part of you. So make sure you're filling yourself with good things. I took her i-pod and told her I'd return it when she researched some Christian music/videos and got back with me on which ones she liked. She is my compliant child, so this went over okay. Some of her black clothes"disappeared" and I refused to buy new ones. I know how much it hurts to see your baby doing these things. Don't give up. Also, My daughter belongs to a dance group and a cheer team. This gives her opportunity to make friends with other types of girls. They are the only ones I let her hang out with. Don't be afraid to set limits on what she wears, listens to, etc. I would also find a counselor on your insurance plan. Do everything you can NOW. And no matter how much she upsets you, kiss her and tell her you love her every night.I will pray for you and your daughter
Tamara |
| Posted by tamara on 10/16/2007 11:33 PM
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Thank you so much for your insight. It is so comforting to know that there are others fighting the same "battle". My daughter has always seemed so smart and had a good head on her shoulders. She also deals with depression and it has made her a very angry and defiant girl. I think perhaps at a younger age, she started preaching God to people and didn't get the reaction that she was hoping for. Now she seems to have no need for him. The more I tell her no about anything, the more she acts like rules don't apply to her. I'm now wondering if I ever really knew her. She is the best actress I've ever seen. Lies and stories get very creative. I am going to be getting her involved in ballet and I have taken away some of the clothes that she favored. Thanks again for your feedback. I'm so glad I joined this group. God bless!!
Jennifer |
| posted by JENNIFER on 10/17/2007 09:00 AM
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Jennifer,
Your daughter sounds like my two oldest daughters, who are very different from one another, combined...
My 14 year old is my strong-willed one. She's the creative one, also, who lies quite often to me. I have preached on the importance of telling the truth for years. We can only do what we can do..I DO know how you feel. Although I LOVE her SO VERY MUCH, sometimes I don't like her so much. She's my challenge. I hope I survive her; if not I'll die trying because I won't give up. Hang in there...
Tamara |
| posted by tamara on 10/17/2007 04:45 PM
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