tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post8046214777787839128..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Teens Are NOT That BadScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23659826515137202622009-10-26T09:59:14.636-08:002009-10-26T09:59:14.636-08:00(I'm actually Tori) We have our children'...(I'm actually Tori) We have our children's teenage years ahead of us, and that is so encouraging to hear! Thanks!Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743242477193623653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-62873904549337522272009-09-20T20:02:29.806-08:002009-09-20T20:02:29.806-08:00Hi Michelle, so sorry for the late comment. I'...Hi Michelle, so sorry for the late comment. I've not touched my feed reader for ages.<br /><br />Anyway, I just want to say that Grace is what/how she is right now because of you and Andrew. You brought her up so well that she's feeling secure and not so vulnerable to the changes in her own body, mind and the things around her (other teenagers). She's growing to be a lovely, disciplined and kind woman like her mom.<br /><br />I didn't have those "teen episodes" the people predicted when I was a teenager. My parents were afraid but no, nothing happened. It was because they shared so much of their time and undivided attention with me although I have 5 other siblings! <br /><br />I hope your other children will be like Grace too when they become teens but with parents like you and Andrew, I'm sure they will be.Grace @ Sandier Pastureshttp://sandierpastures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90156000106995430342009-09-19T03:59:41.094-08:002009-09-19T03:59:41.094-08:00Thank you - I've been worrying because my 5-ye...Thank you - I've been worrying because my 5-year-old acts like a stereotypical teen, but in general, she's pretty cool. I will not dread the coming teen years now. (Remind me in 10 years that I said this.)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-25362750320881176512009-09-18T23:44:47.449-08:002009-09-18T23:44:47.449-08:00Thank you for posting that!
I have twin girls who...Thank you for posting that!<br /><br />I have twin girls who are almost 6 and I am constantly teased and taunted with 'wait till they are teenagers' like it will some horrific event from which non oe us will ever recover.<br /><br />It's so refreshing to hear that while challenging (when is parenting not challenging?) it isn't the horror that people make it out to be.katepicklehttp://www.picklebums.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-84406927659993929322009-09-18T14:48:32.485-08:002009-09-18T14:48:32.485-08:00This is a wonderful post, Michelle! So encouraging...This is a wonderful post, Michelle! So encouraging and uplifting and wise.<br /><br />Call us crazy, but my husband and I think the teenage years will be...dare I say it?...kind of fun. <br /><br />stephanie@metropolitanmama.netStephaniehttp://metropolitanmama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-62309820644274894212009-09-17T16:08:58.606-08:002009-09-17T16:08:58.606-08:00I love this post! What a fresh and positive persp...I love this post! What a fresh and positive perspective. I can't believe I will have a teenager in a few years?!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37187894584037581662009-09-15T23:44:55.760-08:002009-09-15T23:44:55.760-08:00Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I guess ever...Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I guess everyone is different and finds different ages easier/more enjoyable than others. I really enjoyed the toddler years, despite all the hype about "terrible 2's". On the other hand, our eldest is 11 and already on an emotional roller coaster. I have no idea how we're going to survive!!!! Not that we don't have our wonderful moments as well but parenting is just plain hard work with him at the moment. :(Lighteninghttp://www.lighteningonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-17711048496949331742009-09-15T21:08:26.213-08:002009-09-15T21:08:26.213-08:00What a wonderful post! Thank you so much. Teenageh...What a wonderful post! Thank you so much. Teenagehood looms in the not too distant future for us. I also find it hard to believe that they will be as horrible as everyone seems to think they are.<br /><br />Of course, it's not hard to see why your daughter is as lovely as she is. I'm thinking of the old saying, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693007110690293244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-32707491175453852582009-09-15T18:31:21.003-08:002009-09-15T18:31:21.003-08:00THANK YOU For such a GREAT post. I had several co...THANK YOU For such a GREAT post. I had several comments about my son when he was a baby about "enjoy it now..." which I couldn't stand hearing. I would try to promptly change the subject and move on...I try to enjoy each day in the present. He is 4 now and I have enjoyed every single day.<br /><br />About the teens...I use to teach high school and 99% of them out there are so AWESOME. I had the pleasure to know some of the neatest teens doing such thoughtless acts of kindness. I just know that they are making positive differences in this world. They really do get a bad rap in the media. Yes, they go through those teen changes but they are still amazing. <br /><br />My mother died when I was still teaching and my students were so incredibly supportive. Many of them shared with me their own stories of losing a parent. Others were just so very kind. They flooded me with letters and cards that I still have.<br /><br />It is not easy going through all of those changes in the teen years! <br /><br />Thanks again for giving teens a good rap!!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257167943852259844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-10151947637930066882009-09-15T15:16:07.269-08:002009-09-15T15:16:07.269-08:00What a great post! I have three children under the...What a great post! I have three children under the age of five and people tell me ALL the time... "this is the easy part... just wait until they are teens." <br />And here I am - walking around on only 4 hours of sleep, cheerios stuck to my rear, and the lingering smell of poo and spit up following me wherever I go - thinking... this is EASY?!?!?! I'm doomed.<br />Thank you SO MUCH for writing about positive teen experiences")swellflamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490138335081854998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71985408681796829132009-09-15T12:25:20.107-08:002009-09-15T12:25:20.107-08:00I thoroughly enjoyed my daughter's teen years....I thoroughly enjoyed my daughter's teen years. Her friends hung out here (because I baked them cookies and let them drink Mt.Dew), and they were a terrific group of kids. She's still in touch with many (they're all finishing college now), and I love it when they come over.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37465536362190984582009-09-15T11:03:49.742-08:002009-09-15T11:03:49.742-08:00Thanks for giving us parents of younger children h...Thanks for giving us parents of younger children hope. I'm sure the teen years can be very hard for some kids and their parents, but it's good to know that it doesn't always have to be the case.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065962367181064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-83007832958607331402009-09-15T08:52:53.717-08:002009-09-15T08:52:53.717-08:00I agree wholeheartedly. My daughter definitely is...I agree wholeheartedly. My daughter definitely is hormonal, and there are emotions that come with that. She's started dieting (which I hate), so when she's hungry she's snippy. But overall, I love having a teen in the house. She's only 13, so I'll let you know when she's in her 20s how the rest of the teens went, but so far, I really like it.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-82804863323198338462009-09-14T19:13:09.243-08:002009-09-14T19:13:09.243-08:00I wasn't the best teenager, but I never got ar...I wasn't the best teenager, but I never got arrested, never wrecked a car, didn't get pregnant and held a job throughout my entire HS years and paid for all of my wants for myself. I have a very good relationship with my parents now. My younger sisters were saints compared to me and for that, I'm so happy. I was actually a pretty good kid, but I tested those boundaries, sometimes on an hourly basis!Kristin - The Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856336718919208752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-76481488923943082342009-09-14T19:04:57.082-08:002009-09-14T19:04:57.082-08:00I love to hear that you and your daughter are gett...I love to hear that you and your daughter are getting along. It seems that my friends with teen daughters are constantly complaining about them. I always got along with my mother and I hope to have that same type of relationship with my son.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-58300881183431971372009-09-14T16:51:34.633-08:002009-09-14T16:51:34.633-08:00While we've had moments with my 12 year old, o...While we've had moments with my 12 year old, on the whole, she's a great kid and we are thoroughly enjoying her. Granted, it's still six months to official teenage-dom but I'm not too worried.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14679361385675896292009-09-14T15:27:47.121-08:002009-09-14T15:27:47.121-08:00Thank you SO MUCH for this post. My son is almost...Thank you SO MUCH for this post. My son is almost 2, and I have a little girl on the way, and I remember when Z was tiny I went through a really hard stage - adjusting to being a new mom, and EVERYONE would say to me - Oh, if you think this is hard, just wait till you have teenagers! One time at Walmart, a lady said something like what you experienced, along the lines of "this is the best it gets, so enjoy it now" right in front of her teenager! I wonder why he acts out, knowing his mom feels that way, right??? My MIL was with me and she replied with something like, "Oh, I think they're pretty special when they get older, too". She's a much faster thinker than me. :) I really enjoyed your viewpoint about the physical vs. emotional difficulties - thank you again for writing this! :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702958291049563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26559547725959281192009-09-14T14:54:31.297-08:002009-09-14T14:54:31.297-08:00Thank you for this! You know, I have always hated ...Thank you for this! You know, I have always hated that whole idea that teenagers are always bad. My mom always told me that she loved every stage in our lives more than the last. And that's what I've always wanted for my kids. I know I love my 3yo more than the first day I held her. So, I am anticipating loving her even more when she's 16!<br /><br />I'm linking to this post this weekend on Impress Your Kids! :)ohAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007616022449312125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-89460831209208490512009-09-14T14:01:27.711-08:002009-09-14T14:01:27.711-08:00I so agree!! I love my teenagers! They are fun, co...I so agree!! I love my teenagers! They are fun, communicative, responsible kids who are great to have around.<br /><br />I do find that I pray more for my teenagers than I ever have before. It seems like their future is right around the corner and their decisions are going to be so big.Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46002848880100751962009-09-14T13:20:15.261-08:002009-09-14T13:20:15.261-08:00I always wondered how bad it could be to have teen...I always wondered how bad it could be to have teens. I almost have three now (Thaniel will be 13 next summer). While it's nowhere near as bad as it could be, it's no walk in the park, either.<br /><br />I think the most surprising, disturbing thing for me was the huge changes that occurred in just a few months time, between 12 and 13. They are SO not the children I raised. They're great kids, essentially the same, but drastically different.<br /><br />I'm okay with that. They're individuating. It just threw me for awhile. Emotionally, though? So much like having a three year old. And BOY am I glad I don't have to change diapers on kids this size!Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64813149555312897692009-09-14T13:14:30.177-08:002009-09-14T13:14:30.177-08:00I totally and completely agree with you. (and we ...I totally and completely agree with you. (and we have 3 and 2 almost teens!) To me, the only downside of parenting teens is the booming realization that pretty soon they will leave the nest and be on their own. How much I will miss their faces day to day.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015165553390298826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-973782795866779302009-09-14T13:01:07.112-08:002009-09-14T13:01:07.112-08:00I rejoice to hear of so many moms enjoying the tee...I rejoice to hear of so many moms enjoying the teen years, truly not all "suffer" :) during those years. We have three teens in the home now and feel much peace, blessing and enjoyment.<br /><br />I am thankful that you are so happy and that your daughter, Grace, is doing so well, but I can also tell you have never had a prodigal. (I am THANKFUL you haven't experienced that, and pray you never do, so I say this to remind, not to judge.) The sad reality is, that no matter how well kids are raised,how well they are loved and supported, or what a great example their parents set, teens make their own choices in life, and they don't always choose the values they have been raised with. <br /><br />People who say those negative things are probably parents who have been scarred by their children and maybe haven't healed. People talk freely about child abuse, but people rarely talk about parental abuse, but it can be a reality for some parents. I am talking about GOOD parents, parents that have had the kind of goals and involvement you all have had. <br /><br />The hardest thing for parents of prodigals is that at time when they are prostrate in grief over their children, most other parents take that opportunity to take a jab, or a kick, placing the blame on them. They're not understanding that most parents don't TEACH their kids to drink, smoke,do drugs, have sex, steal, etc. The kids make choices.<br /><br />May you all be blessed in your parenting; may you continue to enjoy and love your children. I pray that they will never stray. And if they do, may you have the diligence, wisdom, love and faith to woo them back.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182293568554955242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49647750929836865042009-09-14T11:47:23.386-08:002009-09-14T11:47:23.386-08:00My kids aren't even close to being teenagers, ...My kids aren't even close to being teenagers, so I can't identify with you on that level. However, I believe I was a really good teen. Got good grades, listened to my parents and was never troubled my much. I think it's all in your approach...behavior as a teen can also be attributed to how a child is brought up too. <br /><br />Sounds like you raised your daughter well!<br /><br />AmberWild to Childhttp://www.wildtochild.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-7418017747195165412009-09-14T11:19:42.985-08:002009-09-14T11:19:42.985-08:00Loved this post Michelle, teenagers are given such...Loved this post Michelle, teenagers are given such bad press.Littlemummyhttp://www.littlemummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14469335200899571062009-09-14T11:19:21.282-08:002009-09-14T11:19:21.282-08:00Argh - "as you SAY"Argh - "as you SAY"Fawnhttp://fawnahareo.comnoreply@blogger.com