Monday, March 9, 2009

Parenting a PreTeen

First of all, if you came here for advice or some insight into successfully parenting a preteen, run away. I know nothing.

I take that back. I know one thing. It's hard. With no instant gratification. Which means if you are into instant gratification, you're a bit out of luck in this situation.

One of my Rowdy Boys is 12 and 1/2. It's the 1/2 that's important here, because that is where all the male hormones start raging. Trust me on this - if you think 12 is bad, just wait 'til that 1/2 rolls around.

He is moody. We argue.

He refuses to talk. I pry.

He picks on his baby brother. I mediate. A lot.

He is getting a mustache. I sigh.

Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes we yell.

And sometimes.......

we dance!


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