My daughter is being very difficult trying to test her fathers and my limits lately. She no longer has a phone so if anyone is trying to reach her theyll have to go through me or Chad Vile. Children these days. Idk where they got the idea that their opinions and wants trump their parents rules, but it isnt going to fly with her. She cant simply NOT talk to one of her parents because she is in a mood, or even because they raise their voice to her for breaking a rule. We, as parents, deserve the right to make up whatever logical, fair rules we please. Our children can either obey or disobey. The most important thing we can do is be consistent and follow through. And when we tell them that if they dont obey they are not going to like the consequences - well, then, there has to be consequences. Especially when they treat us with disrespect and talk back with foul language. Hence, no more iphone 4 for Destiny. It has been eliminated. Now Id also like to say that my daughter is a beautiful, intelligent young woman who I love with all of my heart. Providing guidance is what is best for her. With no rules and no limits I would be afraid of how she would turn out. She will not grow up like a wild animal the way many of the teenagers nowadays do, with no rules and no supervision. I just wish that she could come to understand that the more she shows us respect, the more she shows that we can trust her, and the more responsible she is, the more privileges she can have. Shit, I dont mind if she walks around town with her friends, goes to the pool, spends the night at her bffs...but if she refuses to answer her damn phone when her parents call her then it just feels like she is doing something sneaky. If she has no phone she cant go anywhere, period. Safety first, and safety means we can always reach her and find her and trust that she is being responsible. This week is going to be rough but I know she can step up to the plate and be a big girl. I love her to pieces, but the attitude needs to be stifled. We, as parents, can only try our best and hope that our children know that we love them unconditionally. End rant.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 14:16:31 +0000
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