tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post3675481858622703112..comments2024-03-27T21:23:18.965+10:00Comments on CraftyPJMum: Teen CrossroadsBeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-9021308105586562102013-04-30T22:38:41.346+10:002013-04-30T22:38:41.346+10:00It must be so hard to see your kids in this place,...It must be so hard to see your kids in this place, and try to get the balance just right. It is so hard to just choose a life direction at that age, but I guess doing something, is better than coin nothing. Hard to see that sometimes though. <br />Big Hugs Beck. I'm sure you will approach it with wisdom and grace xxxEssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-12105923081989431782013-04-30T22:01:22.331+10:002013-04-30T22:01:22.331+10:00Can I say that I think you should just push him to...Can I say that I think you should just push him to Uni if he's curious, even if just for a year, and even if he just picks a few different subjects, that is what I did and I found my niche. If it's not for him he'll know soon enough and drop out!<br />Em xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-70123739295581466682013-04-30T19:33:55.926+10:002013-04-30T19:33:55.926+10:00My eldest Mr almost 20 attended Uni for a year the...My eldest Mr almost 20 attended Uni for a year then decided it wasn't for him. He to did a traineeship through a fast food chain also completing Cert 3 in Business and Retail. He is now a very proud manager of this said fast food chain, is earning great money and couldn't be happier. I just hope that his brother finds the same happiness xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-38597578442242286302013-04-30T19:30:43.107+10:002013-04-30T19:30:43.107+10:00I totally agree ! We do not pay for his social lif...I totally agree ! We do not pay for his social life and encourage him to save as much of his pay as possible. To be tough is to be kind ..... They really have no idea. xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-72564230733336209822013-04-30T19:29:05.301+10:002013-04-30T19:29:05.301+10:00Thank you Rhianna, I just hope that my posts don&#...Thank you Rhianna, I just hope that my posts don't scare you to much lol Teen parenting may not be easy, but it is also a complete joy xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-76636305021047380242013-04-30T19:27:45.802+10:002013-04-30T19:27:45.802+10:00I try my hardest to understand, I am a bit of a wo...I try my hardest to understand, I am a bit of a worry wort. I just hope that this aimless wondering is all worth it in the end xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-28263742247174983242013-04-30T19:25:31.904+10:002013-04-30T19:25:31.904+10:00So glad that I am not the only one that thinks thi...So glad that I am not the only one that thinks this parenting gig is hard yakka ! It was so much easier when they were little.<br />He is a lovely boy, and I know that he will pull through and make a wonderful life for himself. xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-88793873837252590212013-04-30T19:23:19.657+10:002013-04-30T19:23:19.657+10:00Thanks Josefa, it can be very difficult watching h...Thanks Josefa, it can be very difficult watching him drift. I know that in time he pull himself together and find his lot in life. I just don't want him to drift to far xxBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726487808710772500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-85979736512364476122013-04-30T18:17:57.670+10:002013-04-30T18:17:57.670+10:00This stage of parenting is so hard!
Mr 18 graduat...This stage of parenting is so hard!<br /><br />Mr 18 graduated at the end of 2011. He spent 6 months at TAFE and managed to flunk out so he didn't go back for the 2nd semester. Luckily he had a part time job at a fast food chain and when they heard he wanted more work, gave him a traineeship. He has just finished a Cert 3 in Business, and a Cert 3 in Retail. Does he want to work in fast food for the rest of his life? No - but he doesn't really know what he wants to do. We worry, but reassure ourselves that at least he is doing something ... Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-52949443389161647132013-04-30T17:58:19.487+10:002013-04-30T17:58:19.487+10:00My eldest has finished school, had a gap year and ...My eldest has finished school, had a gap year and now at uni. She also has two part time jobs. I was of the mind that I am happy to pay for uni but I am not happy to pay for the social life and travel that she wants as an adult. We made it clear and also our expectations. Sounds a bit tough but sometimes action makes them move. Good luck Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058233678021243605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-65602690324004079282013-04-30T14:51:53.382+10:002013-04-30T14:51:53.382+10:00I still have all of this to look forward to, and I...I still have all of this to look forward to, and I don't envy you at all for already being there. You summed it all up perfectly in you last paragraph. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovelyRhianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/08015224038142499324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-62554634961053086322013-04-30T14:17:43.959+10:002013-04-30T14:17:43.959+10:00Your concern is so understandable. I find that whe...Your concern is so understandable. I find that when we are in the middle of these things we have all these worries, but looking back you can see there wasn't anything to be worried about (well, touch wood that's how it's been for me so far). It is still fairly early in the year, post school, and I imagine he will get to a point where he will be so bored or so broke he will decide it's time to act. Love that you are giving him his space - what an understanding mum :)The Kids Are All Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767765308684598060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-45658663399799687772013-04-30T11:53:45.696+10:002013-04-30T11:53:45.696+10:00I have a similar sounding teen - parenting is hard...I have a similar sounding teen - parenting is hard! I always use the analogy that you cannot walk your child's path, you can only Sherpa their baggage behind them and make suggestions (or sometimes gentle nudges). I also tell myself that my husband and I have done everything we can to raise a human that can make decisions for themselves, so we should trust that they will make the right decision when they need to. BUT, parenting is hard. Your boy will come right in the end, he sounds lovely.<br />xxMrs BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281463357359416086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104416929952002177.post-50716074803518339772013-04-30T11:33:53.631+10:002013-04-30T11:33:53.631+10:00This sounds like a very difficult place to be in a...This sounds like a very difficult place to be in as a mum. Your sentiments are all good. Of course you want him to have a good, happy life. But you also need to allow him the space to find that on his own and know that you will always be there for support and encouragement. Hope he bumps out of this little rut soon xx<br />Josefa from #teamIBOTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08678887867911889293noreply@blogger.com