Parent Moments: Every Parent's Dream

Personally, I didn't really start to discover who I was until I got into college. High school can be tough. Even kids in their late teens can act very childlike and be very judgemental. College seems to be more of a relaxed environment and I can say for myself that college is where I really rounded out my life with "social" skills and I am sure your daughter will too!

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Wow! Sounds like our daughters could be twins! Don't worry, my daughter is 24 and a wonderful, outgoing person. I use to try to push her into going out in highschool all the time. She finally said to me, "I don't want to do what they all do". Upon asking a few questions I realized she was using very good judgement. I never pushed again and in college she blossomed! She was in a large high school but went on to a small college. She was one of the tops in her class, on sports teams, in clubs, and a ring leader for the parties!! Be glad you have a smart, beautiful, daughter and just know one day she will also make time for all the things you think that will make her well rounded!!!

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It sounds like your daughter has her head on right. Though you are right when it comes to how fast time flys and how she should enjoy time w/her friends.It could be that she doesnt want to go out because of drinking or it could be something else. Next time a party is coming up just ask her if she is going, if she gives you another excuse the best thing would be to simply ask why she isnt going, and say is it because there may be illegal drinking at this party. I know this sounds blunt but I found that when my mom confronted me with things (in a non-rude way)it was easier for me to talk to her. I couldnt just go up to her and say mom my friends drink so I dont know if I should go to this party. Also if you have the means, maybe make the initiative with simple things like I have to swing by the mall for something, want to bring your friend amy along and you guys can do some shopping since I have to go there anyway.

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that's great

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When my daughter was 3 years old, I went home to California to live with my parents. Some very dear friends of my mother's came to visit and fell in love with my daughter. They ended up nick naming her "Bossy Britches". One weekend we went to Disneyland with my mother's friends. We were deciding outside the Plaza Inn looking at the menu & my daughter decided she did not want to be in the stroller anymore and wanted to walk. I told her that she would have to keep her arm strap on so that we would not lose her. My mother decided to practice what she should do if she got lost. My mother says "What is your name little girl?". My daughter blurts out in a nice, loud, clear voice "Bossy Britches". To which four adults quickly shush her and tell "No, her name is Nicole G*****!". So she reluctantly says "Nicole G*****". The looks we got from the people standing around were a mixture of shock and amusement.

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Never haveing children of my own I get to live being a mother part time thru my niece Sapphire rose, when her baby sister was born with water on the lungs and in intesive care Sapphire was only 4 and she was so excited about being a sister could not wait to see her new sister, well they did not allow children in the ICU and she looked thru the window watching everyone take turns scrubbing up to see the baby, Sapphire said hey I can scrub just like everyone else did , I can do it I know how to wash my hands, she just couldnt understand the rules she cryed and cryed. she had to wait 2 weeks to see her sister now she cant wait to show her Cinderellas castle and magic kingdom, she has allways came out with stuff to make me laugh like on her forth birthday when they gave her a birthday song and cake at redlobster they asked her her name she said im Cinderella, just out of the blue we all laughed, she is my little princess

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Taz31557 - You are truly doing God's work. Keep the faith, and keep it up! Thanks to everyone for their comments so far!
Princess Peg

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As a young parent I learned early that children can be very literal. When my daughter was 3 she was having trouble unlocking a door. I told her to use her head, meaning for her to think about it. She proceeded to knock her head against the door. When I asked her what she was doing she answered "You told me to use my head!"

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My sons prefer to stay at home or hang out with only a few friends. No high school football games or all of the dances. One pyschologist put it in this perspective:do you want him to be happy based on what you view as happiness? He has his own definition of happiness. We give our child roots and wings. Love them, but let them decide the path they chose for their life. If they get off the path, guide them back.

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