Single Mom Raising 14 Year Old

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BibleGirl

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Okay let me give it to you from her side now, I was an only child raised by a mother and I did not know my Father. I hated my mom. I'm 48 now and wish things had been different. First I was angry because we weren't a real family just 2. Also, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but I bet she's doing drugs. I started drugs just about that time to try and numb the pain. (my opinion) 3. My mother had no one else so I was constantly under a microscope. Make sure you have a life and let her search your life instead of you always wanting in hers. 4, Move. My mother moved us out of Calif to Texas. The best thing that happened to me. A new fresh start. First thing I did was try to find drugs however it was hard so I actually made friends who were good for me. I don't know if you do this, but my mother never would tell me anything. Not if things were okay financially or if someone hurt her at work, nothing. I tell my kids just about everything. They know when we are financially strapped. If we need to sell cows. If the car isn't working they are truly a part of my life. I don't know if this helps but somehow the both of you need a third wheel to spin things off of. I have 3 children there is just one whose relationship is similar to my mom and I, however, I give her alot of space. She is a great kid I was not. So, I know things in our relationship are better. Really look into drugs or alcohol. She would smell like smoke, come home real late just yell hi, and head straight to her room. Spend night at friends then sneak out. I don't know her I'm just relating what I did to deal with my relationship with my mom.

I hoped this helped since their were a few similarities.

I really must say I know she's not doing drugs or smoking- anything. I live in a small town and know everyone here. I would know for sure in a millisecond if she did. I know where she is and who shes with. I appreciate your input but I have to disagree. I'm sorry for what you had to endure as a child.
 
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Huckleberry

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Violent punishments are temporary solutions
You didn't ask for advice, but I'm giving it anyway.
Avoid talking in passive riddles.
You got an opinion?
State it firmly and emphatically.

I gather from your statement that you believe corporal punishment in ultimately ineffective?
When you have kids, and if you don't want to spank them, then don't.
But for you to make such a vague and condescending statement
under the pretense of "profound wisdom" shows you to be ignorant.

Spanking is scriptural, and when done correctly, is done rarely.
 
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BibleGirl

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You didn't ask for advice, but I'm giving it anyway.
Avoid talking in passive riddles.
You got an opinion?
State it firmly and emphatically.

I gather from your statement that you believe corporal punishment in ultimately ineffective?
When you have kids, and if you don't want to spank them, then don't.
But for you to make such a vague and condescending statement
under the pretense of "profound wisdom" shows you to be ignorant.

Spanking is scriptural, and when done correctly, is done rarely.
VERY WELL SAID. Thanks. ??????????????????????????????????????????
 
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overcomer2

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I really must say I know she's not doing drugs or smoking- anything. I live in a small town and know everyone here. I would know for sure in a millisecond if she did. I know where she is and who shes with. I appreciate your input but I have to disagree. I'm sorry for what you had to endure as a child.
I don't feel sorry for myself for my past history. Much of this is why I came to Christ, my life was broken. Facts are just facts sometimes. The reason I concluded that she might be doing drugs or drinkings is the statement you made about her peers dirinking and smoking. Now, you may have just mentioned random kids or these are her actual friends. If her friends are involved with drinking and smoking I have to say she may be experimenting with it. 2nd. Her behavior has changed with violent, angry outbursts. (another sign of chemical reactions).

If your sure then I won't debate that but I do know I would definitely keep my eyes open. I Have 3 childeren myself 1 in Christian college, plays basketball for team, 1 who works at vet full time and going to college for vet tech degree. And a daughter who is 14. She is the team captain for her varsity volleyball team.

When I was your daughter's age I danced. I did ballet and tap since I was 5. I can remember the day I said no more around 13. My mom agreed and that is the spiral that really did it for me. I no longer thought about anything but boys and music etc. I ofter think back on that and wish my mom had not just said okay. I'm sure she was just doing her best but I was really in a rebellious state. I'm not sure if I would let her out of soccer just yet. I agree with boundries and spanking however, I don't really have to go that far anymore. If I have an issue with my youngest i just let her know I can make her life miserable. For example: she upset me the other day so that whole day was truly a miserable day. No cell phone. Scrub the shower, put all the dishes away and reload. My daughter usually gets the idea pretty quick and gets back on track. I'm not saying I ever fail. I say I'm sorry many times over the years to my children. I always tell this relationship takes two to take care of it. If our relationship represents a garden and if I'm in charge of watering and they pick weeds and they are not nuturing or caring for it pretty soon it would be choked out by weeds.

I hope you can still reach her some how. Have you ever written her a letter? One of my children responds better that way when I have deep things I want to tell her about our relationship that cause me trouble.

Will keep you and your daughter in prayer.
 
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