I have seventeen year old daughter. She was basically perfect until she became fifteen and a half. She used to love spending time with me. She used to love our walks and enjoyed visiting my friends. She used to be very supportive when she saw that I was tired, and liked it when I tucked her in bed. She always had a strong character and a mind of her own, but it was not a problem till she was fifteen and a half.
I remember four years ago my friends started to ask me how I was handling having a girl in the high school. I was proud to say:“ I do not know what are you talking about. My Sofia is great! She is studying hard. She is helping me around the house. She likes to spend Sundays with family.” “Wow! You are lucky!” they said.
Yes, I used to feel that I am lucky but things have changed since she became fifteen and a half. Now my oldest daughter is seventeen and a half. I am soooo tired of being the mother of a teenager!
Teenagers are funny. One day they love you to death, next day they hate you, the day after next day they are so indifferent it’s like you do not exist anymore. I feel like I am on a roller coaster every day.
I knew it was supposed to happen! I read about it in all the books. But when it came down to me and my own child, I just can’t seem to understand or accept it! Call me stupid.
I guess every teenager has to go through the separation process with their parents. I will do whatever all those books said and I will try to be patient. I just want it to be OVER. Just tell me, how much longer will I suffer?
You can’t always go by the books! Just bear with it and she will soon come home and be back to normal. They have to spread their wings for a while, but they will always remember you were the best parent you could be!