help me try to figure out my teenagers, 18 and 16.

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help me try to figure out my teenagers, 18 and 16.

Trying to help them do their best without stealing their dreams. When is enough enough?

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shad 1 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (2 minutes after post)

I have a 16 year old myself, knowing the situation would be helpful though?

optimismiles 4 #
An Undisclosed Location | 9 months ago (6 minutes after post)

i am an 18 year old, so i will try to help too. give us some details

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Anonymous #
9 months ago (13 minutes after post)

im 16 i can try to help to-what is happening i may have some insight

Dr. Ralph 69 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (15 minutes after post)

I have three kids… 17, 19, and 20. Can’t help you with 16 and 18 year olds!!!! Every child is different. Some need love and some need a good beating, you have to figure it out yourself.

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chubby rain 2 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (18 minutes after post)

I think you are done. Your kids are pretty much grown (at least thats what they think) just sit back and hope you have done your best. all you can do at this point is push them to follow their dream, the rest is up to them.

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shad 1 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (20 minutes after post)

For the 18 year old I’d agree, definitely NOT the 16.

Anonymous #
9 months ago (20 minutes after post)

I think you are in the situation of my mom (I’m 18). She keeps pushing me to get a high-paying job when I want a more fufilling one. I think you should urge them to follow their dreams but have a back-up plan, just in case.

shad 1 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (21 minutes after post)

education, education, education… and just in case i didn’t mention it… education

chubby rain 2 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (22 minutes after post)

strongly agree!……education

shad wrote:
education, education, education… and just in case i didn’t mention it… education

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Grim_Hardcastle 21 #
An Unknown Location | 9 months ago (23 minutes after post)

CONVERSATION! And you need to be on their page and listen to them. Give your opinion, don`t tell them exactly what to do. To be a guide and a rolemodel is never too late.

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