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Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
Dear Sara answers parenting and child raising
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published February 1, 2010
Dear Sara,
My 15 year old daughter Shelby and
I are in conflict almost all of the time
now. She doesn’t agree with me on
anything, especially fashion, and
seems to hate me. I tried to help
her with her hair and makeup for a
dance and she refused my
suggestions and was angry. I love
her and want desperately to share
her teen years. What do I need to
do to get along with her?
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
This is the age when children begin to
think that they know more that their
parents and turn to their peers for
advice and comfort. With some kids
this rebellion is stronger than others.
Shelby apparently “needs her space.”
You will be walking a fine line here.
She wants your support and
encouragement but not your advice.
You are still the parent and have to
insist that Shelby follow the
household rules, so it might be best
to pick your battles.
She knows from her friends what the
trends and styles are and it’s
important to her to be part of the
group. You, on the other hand, even
if you have excellent taste, are not
part of the “in” group. Styles change
even though there are some things
that remain classic. Teens don’t want
to look like their parents! If Shelby
allows you to dictate her fashion, then
in effect she will look like her parent.
Let her know that you love her,
support her when you can, but don’t
try to give her fashion advice.
Sara
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published February 1, 2010
Dear Sara,
My 15 year old daughter Shelby and
I are in conflict almost all of the time
now. She doesn’t agree with me on
anything, especially fashion, and
seems to hate me. I tried to help
her with her hair and makeup for a
dance and she refused my
suggestions and was angry. I love
her and want desperately to share
her teen years. What do I need to
do to get along with her?
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
This is the age when children begin to
think that they know more that their
parents and turn to their peers for
advice and comfort. With some kids
this rebellion is stronger than others.
Shelby apparently “needs her space.”
You will be walking a fine line here.
She wants your support and
encouragement but not your advice.
You are still the parent and have to
insist that Shelby follow the
household rules, so it might be best
to pick your battles.
She knows from her friends what the
trends and styles are and it’s
important to her to be part of the
group. You, on the other hand, even
if you have excellent taste, are not
part of the “in” group. Styles change
even though there are some things
that remain classic. Teens don’t want
to look like their parents! If Shelby
allows you to dictate her fashion, then
in effect she will look like her parent.
Let her know that you love her,
support her when you can, but don’t
try to give her fashion advice.
Sara