Questions
Saturday, 19 November 2016 - 09:00
My daughter is 13. I just want to scream. What the hell?!?!?! I was informed by the school, she told one of her teachers that she was asked for nudes by a man she didn't know and he was sending pics of himself to her. (PS: she is not allowed on social media and there has been a ban on it at home,...
Thursday, 17 November 2016 - 15:11
My 17 year old son has just opened up and told me he is gay. I'm very proud of him to tell me this as he said how scared he was. I told him no matter what that I still love him and it doesn't change anything. But I'm not sure where to go with it now. I want to make sure that he makes the right...
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 - 06:48
I'm curious what people's rules and expectations are for their teenagers. What time is bed? Do you allow during the week sleepovers? Do you allow them to have a beer? What sort of punishment do you invoke if rules are broken? If they have a part time job how much of their pay if any do you take for...
Monday, 14 November 2016 - 09:43
Hey everyone, just wanting some advice or recommendations on the best prepaid mobile smart phones , preferably under $100? I am wanting to buy a mobile for my son he is going to highschool next year, and I want to be able to have a phone for safety( he will be riding to & from school) and a...
Monday, 14 November 2016 - 09:29
My teenage daughter has been sexually assaulted. Historically. Went for 7 years. She broke her silence earlier this year. Police, therapists and everyone needed is involved. Basically the whole family is seeing someone to try and help. A few months ago one of my vibrators ( yes kept in a box hidden...
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 12:11
My daughter is finishing grade 12 and wants to go to Uni next yr. The Uni she wants to go to is 3 hours away (we live in a small rural town). We support her 100% but are not in the position to offer her financial support. I am worried how she will cope finacially and how realisistic it is that she...
Monday, 10 October 2016 - 18:51
Hi, do people think that it's to young to leave a 14 year old home by himself for two nights while I go away? He will be 15 in February & quiet mature. He is not one for parties or people. Has anyone else left their teenager by themselves while u went away & how did it go? Thanks
Monday, 10 October 2016 - 18:46
Do people think it would be ok to leave a 14 year old home by himself while I go away for two nights? He will be 15 in February & quiet mature. He is not one to throw a party or anything. Has anyone else left their teenager at home & how old? Thanks
Saturday, 8 October 2016 - 23:00
Hi mums, especially those who have raised girls past the teen stage. My daughter is pre teen but hit the "interested in boys" stage. I feel it's too early but I've tried to approach this with open coversations, and so far she tells me everything that's going on eg: likes a boy, he gave her a small...
Saturday, 1 October 2016 - 10:57
Update: our son's friend Thanks to everyone for the advice, it's been great to see the opinions people have put forward on how we are feeling about this situation. I firmly believe a mother's instinct is always right and we are gong to trust this. We don't believe we are the ones with the problem,...