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RE: ADSactly Life: Who Would Have Teenagers?
I agree we have to stress the dangers. I would always tell my kids certain area's were off limit. When they said they would be in such a such place I'd often stop by with some excuse at hand, like I thought you may all like a pizza, or would they like for us to go rent some movies for this stay over, you guys need anything else for your party....these gave me excuses to legitimately stop by without seeming like I was spying. If they weren't were they said they were suppose to be I'd go hunt them down to see what it was they were really up to.
It is a good technique to make friends with your children's friends, I am preparing to accept them at home, so we can see how each one works, we can have a better vision and confidence in them, we must be teenagers again be part of the same team and thus be a little more attentive to details!
I did the same thing for the most part. Gather them all up, let them rent movies and games, always had a big pot of food on the stove, never argued about letting them spend the weekend nights. Up close and watchful, give them enough space to feel as though I am not there. I'd rather have known they were safe and being kids instead of being influenced by the wrong people.
great idea! parenting is a great responsibility but certainly a greater satisfaction to see them grow up with well! I congratulate you happy evening