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    I got Taylor Swift tickets for me and my 14 y.o. daughter and she doesn’t want me to go

    @caterpillar5 That’s a tough one. If you bought tickets, because you wanted to see the concert also - I’d just tell her that. And ask her if she still wants to go with you? Or if she’d rather give her ticket away.
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    14 yo son called me a b***h

    @julia13 I think so. Disengaging sends the message you won’t listen to abusive words. Gives the opportunity for both parties to evaluate their approach and have a do over if needed. If it’s a pattern of behaviour, might be time to rethink approach and see if something else might be going on.
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    14 yo son called me a b***h

    @abovethewaves My son and I had a disagreement yesterday. He has been falling behind in school work, making excuses, not telling the truth. I called him on the ever changing story. He ended up angry, saying “Fuck You” I absolutely don’t think swearing at your parent is an appropriate response...
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    I got Taylor Swift tickets for me and my 14 y.o. daughter and she doesn’t want me to go

    @jermcoles I think this situation can quite easily be handled without making anyone feel bad about asking…
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    Is our daughter (11F) eating enough?

    @eae45 At 11, I wouldn’t be serving her portions. Let her choose how much she takes. If she is at a healthy weight, I’d try not to stress. Just continue stocking your house with healthy options and fewer junky treats. And/ or you could talk about it from a nutritional stand point & the...
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    I am at my wits end with my daughter’s (16f) sleep schedule. Any advice, kind words and virtual hugs accepted

    @k3at I would talk to Doctor about a temp sleep aid to reset her clock, implement a routine, screens turned in at X time. And if you feel she needs meds for anxiety still, I would suggest together talking to her psychiatrist about trying a different med. Maybe Zoloft wasn’t the right fit &...
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    Teen quit school- now what?

    @chunhe889 No, not all trades in Canada require a diploma. Different trades may have different pre-requisites. Welding for example in Alberta is Grade 10 Math, English & Science. Other programs like a heavy equipment technician need Grade 11 Math & English, Grade 10 science.
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    Teenage Son (16) abusing the sober ride home

    @giobob I’m from Canada, so I don’t know what the terms are in the States to search. But I’d be surprised if there was absolutely no options available. I have a sibling who struggled with underlying mental health issues, that contributed to hard core drug addictions. They did get their life...
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    Teenage Son (16) abusing the sober ride home

    @giobob I’m not from Colorado, but I’d do more research on involuntary commitment/ treatment. I would seek professional guidance for yourself on how to create boundaries regarding your child’s behaviour also. https://bha.colorado.gov/resources/substance-use-commitment
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