tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791820656193649848.post781752075647099635..comments2024-01-24T16:39:44.879-05:00Comments on Peaceful Gatherings: Teens Still Need...Karen Twomblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00055608626935002977noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791820656193649848.post-64859476293611750922011-05-17T10:31:36.605-04:002011-05-17T10:31:36.605-04:00Irishmum (I won't use your real name here as y...Irishmum (I won't use your real name here as you didn't just in case...).<br /><br />I will be praying!! I would like to suggest a couple of books I think you would find encouraging:<br /><br />Prodigals and those Who Love Them, by Ruth Bell Graham <br />and <br />Rebel with a Cause, by Franklin Graham<br /><br />I myself went through some tough, rebellious years so I understand the dynamic. Our Good Shepherd leaves the 99 in search of the one!! Keep praying, keep loving, don't give up!!!!Karen Twomblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00055608626935002977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791820656193649848.post-56146547119450391362011-05-17T10:17:33.187-04:002011-05-17T10:17:33.187-04:00I am not enjoying the teen years very much. It has...I am not enjoying the teen years very much. It has been a real doozie and it is a really hurtful time in general for me. No matter what I do , it is never good enough, yet I am accommodating in general to him. We have chosen to let him ride the wave of what he wants to do/needs to do. We are not going to have war in our house anymore.He is a strong willed young man, that is very smart but just gets by in life . He is ONLY almost 17. He has had the foundation that we have laid for him. If I did not have a husband we would not be able to coexist together , and I am not exaggerating!He is angry a lot and loses it,breaks things. I would hear people say that the teenage years can be wonderful with your kids. Well it is not wonderful and in general it is a hellish experience.It is the way everyone said it would be except for people we hear on Christian Radio and family and a few friends.He is so selfish, hurtful, and he wants to be left alone no matter how hard we try.We are hoping that it is a phase.<br /><br />He does make some decisions that I am proud of, but he is very hurtful to my Husband too.I will not go into all the stuff ....you and I would never have said things or done things as he has, to our parents or broken things you knew they cherished. <br />I am not going to go crazy like phyco over this anymore.We are "progressive" as my Mother says and if that means you can swear when you talk to me so I can get what the deal is go ahead. <br />He knows it is not right but he knows we love him still . We will go all the way with him and love him no matter what. Bullying is out of the picture for a parenting style.<br /><br />On a positive note, I will say that the prom was a very nice bonding experience for me, and he truly needed me.He was accommodating to picture taking,and me helping him get ready! <br /><br /> Like me he is headstrong, yep ,unfortunately or fortunately, but it is what it is. I believe down the road he won't be afraid to be different . I believe he is a people / kid/ elderly person. A helper,compassionate,and wants to see justice, and will advocate for people. Right now he just lacks confidence, and he maybe is looking for it in the negative right now.<br /><br />He told me he likes his longer hair because not many people have it, and he also got a white tux because not many would have them at the prom.<br /><br />Thank You for your blog today as your words have been so insightful.It has shown me a few things and has been convicting in ways.irishmum8870https://www.blogger.com/profile/05635049414763284026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791820656193649848.post-7169689237027918612011-05-17T09:20:02.014-04:002011-05-17T09:20:02.014-04:00Thank you, Laura! :)Thank you, Laura! :)Karen Twomblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00055608626935002977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791820656193649848.post-63686576723433924522011-05-17T08:20:06.524-04:002011-05-17T08:20:06.524-04:00Dear Karen,
This is a wonderful post. I, like you...Dear Karen,<br /><br />This is a wonderful post. I, like you, have so enjoyed (and are still enjoying) the teenage years with my boys. Our children are such special gifts...who doesn't enjoy a gift given in love?<br /><br />Have a blessed day,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803113715498282796noreply@blogger.com