My 18 year old daughter,Please help
@c247csullivan (2)
United States
September 19, 2008 11:22pm CST
Hi I am a mother of an 18 year old daughter, she is wonderful and beauthiful, ahe loves reptiles and is good at what she does, she knows alot about them, she is going to work at petco,but I am concerned about her she never makes friends except in the computer and I know that she is lonley without frinds,she never goes anywhere and she is into nothing but evil stuff, she really likes it and I dont know what to say to her, I have tried to tell her about the lord, but she says she doesnt belive in something she cant see, I asked her why then does she belive in the devil and she answered look around mom thats all you see, Please if someone can help plese let me know. Thanks Cindy.
2 responses
@chingbeem (910)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
That is so sad. Was there something that made her think this way? I have a 17 year old daughter and I will feel devastated if she thinks like your daughter.
I think the best way you can do is never tire of telling her nice things. or telling her how beautiful life can be if she will give it a chance. You can tell her that her beauty alone feels up the world. Never let go of her. Just be there always. Try to prove her wrong that the world is nothing but evil.
You can start convincing her that she can bring friends along. Maybe it will help her look for a friend. I have lots of magazines here about teens and life and marriages. I wish I can share them with you. They are called Fish and Kerygma magazines. You might have this kind in your place...you can leave them around your home. who knows in time, your daughter will find time to read them. Maybe you can invite friends over or relatives. She might not join the group but it will expose her to socialize.
Oh i hope your daughter will find the beauty of life soon.
take care
@Sparkee73 (125)
• United States
20 Sep 08
Cindy, my heart goes out to you. A mother can't help but worry about her baby, no matter how old they get. I think it's great that she's getting a job where she'll be doing something she likes. She'll be forced to interact with other people there, which is good. She'll most likely make some good friends.
As for her being into evil stuff, I think a lot of kids go through phases where they do things that scare their parents. I know I did. It's sort of a rebellious thing; they're testing boundaries and finding out who they are and what their place is in the world. Five years from now she could have completely different views than she does now.
It's my feeling that if you pressure her about believing in God, she'll probably only run further away from Him. I know your intentions are good and you only want the best for her. The best thing you can do for her, in my opinion, is to pray for her, be a good example, and be there for her no matter what. All things I'm sure you're already doing, since you sound like a great mom. I wish you the best of luck.
