how to deal with daughter

Philippines
March 31, 2010 6:17am CST
Last time I was talking about how proud I am with my son. Now, I'll be talking about my problem with my eldest daughter. I don't know now how to deal with her. She's always giving me problems every time she has a boyfriend. She met her ex boyfriend through a social network. I was against it but I didn't want to be too strict with her so I allowed her relationship. Now she has a new boyfriend whom she met also through a group text messaging. I can't understand why she acts and thinks that way. I'm not against her having a boyfriend. What I dislike so much is that she easily believes sweet words from strangers. She's not a teen-ager anymore but she thinks like a teen-ager. She's about to graduate next year. I want her to finish her course.Hope to get advice from you friends.
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5 responses
• Sweden
31 Mar 10
i thinks that hard to deal esp. for teen agers they are in the stage of adventure.they like to explore much.just keep her guide in good advice with love. that you become he bestfriend. i have a friend which her sister is like that also..she need to be mature enough.for now i have no good enough advice. the best that you do is to show your love to her
@saanjh (784)
• India
31 Mar 10
I'm agree with you my friend it's very hard to deal with a teenager daughter I also crossed my teenage but I never faced this type of situation because my mom always treated me like her friend so I can easily share all my feeling with her.
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
Actually I really try to make her feel that I'm a friend, but she still prefers to be with her friends who don't give her good advice. What I am worried about is her boyfriend because I'm afraid he might harm her.
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
1 Apr 10
Perhaps, it's time to stop acting like a mom. Start acting like a best friend.Have long talks. Don't tell her what to do.Give her the information she lacks along with lots of hugs. We can't shield our children from the evils of the world. We should teach them how to deal with it.At her age, people listen to best friends so be one.
• Philippines
1 Apr 10
Yes, we can't shield our children from all the evils of the world but I believe, I should somehow keep her away from it. I can't stop acting like a mom but I'll try to be her best friend from now on.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
1 Apr 10
hi Mdollarmom, I have 4 daughters and as a mom, I know how hard it is to back off and watch them make the mistakes that they do. I never told my girls what to do when it came to this sort of stuff but rather let them know I was always available to talk to if they needed. These kinds of things are things they have to learn and figure out for themselves...often the hard way. As a parent, it is really hard to watch but that is all you can do. Not sure how old your daughter is but they do figure it out eventually. I don't offer relationship advice unless asked. If asked, I tell them what I see and make it clear that it is my opinion only and that whatever they choose to do, I respect their choice. They know that I'm here for them whatever and whenever and that is what they need to know the most. They have all been with guys that I could clearly see were wrong. I treated those guys with respect as long as they chose to be with them. As much as you want to, you can't control what your daughter does and I do know that your reasons are because you love her and want what is best. Even if she does not finish her course, she'll figure it out. Don't worry so, mom. It all will work out in the end. it will. You raised her right.
• Philippines
1 Apr 10
I wish I could do that but I just can't watch her commit mistakes. I allowed her commit mistakes once. But I think it's too much if she commits it the second time. One of my motto in life is "Do not commit the same mistake twice". I wish she'll follow the same motto. I really do hope it will work out in the end.
• Philippines
2 Apr 10
Since you are the mother, you should be close to her. Find time to talk to her casually, you two only. Tell her that being in-love should not affect her studies.Try not to scold her most of the time. Listen to her stories and give suggestion. Does she ask your permission every-time she goes out with her boyfriend? If not, tell her to do so. So that she will be aware that you are concern on her welfare.
1 Apr 10
My Dear friend. I'm sorry you are going trough that kind of problem. Unfortunatly there is not much that can be done. The only thing you can do is make her know that you are here for her no matter what and even though you don't agree with her decisions, you will be here for her when she needs you. You can't make her quite her ideas, but you can reduce the pain if something goes wrong. We all make mistakes and we have to learn with our own problems. If you tell a child to not touch hot water he/she will do it anyway, the only thing tou can do is to have a good medicine next to you for the time he/she touches it and is in pain. Hope this helps. Good luck