tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post955762284391003869..comments2024-03-18T22:28:53.549-04:00Comments on <i>Gigi's Ramblings</i>: Who's In Charge Here? If it were my house - it would be ME!Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-53826955250440329582010-04-27T22:47:24.500-04:002010-04-27T22:47:24.500-04:00I know how you feel. My 2 nephews are just strang...I know how you feel. My 2 nephews are just strange and it's driving my sister in law crazy..not to metion her weird husband!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-60229544945430204902010-04-27T17:45:16.265-04:002010-04-27T17:45:16.265-04:00Wow, honey....my heart hurts for her. I know what ...Wow, honey....my heart hurts for her. I know what she means about not being able to <i>physically</i> make him do something but she doesn't seem to think she has any power at all.<br /><br />She needs to realize that teens are just like toddlers...they really DO need boundaries and will respect them if they're forced to! I know this from personal experience! Good luck to her...you're a good friend to care so deeply about this.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-44495990267866080842010-04-26T13:53:37.496-04:002010-04-26T13:53:37.496-04:00That poor woman! Trouble is teenagers need to know...That poor woman! Trouble is teenagers need to know where their boundaries are and should never dominate the home and she's doing him no favours by allowing him to behave like that.<br /><br />Your last paragraph is brilliant...absolutely brilliant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-69129111157438187132010-04-25T14:34:02.746-04:002010-04-25T14:34:02.746-04:00WOW- so frustratng for you, and sad for her. My bo...WOW- so frustratng for you, and sad for her. My boys, only 4 and 6, can still be buggers, but i al always- well, mostly- consistent. When I count to three, that's it- no second chances. When I threaten, I carry though. That's all I can do for now, and hope the mouthy-but-still-only-6 phase changes...Lee Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478757698235769370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-32476687554203363912010-04-24T01:32:41.427-04:002010-04-24T01:32:41.427-04:00Yipes. I hope it works out with your friend. Teena...Yipes. I hope it works out with your friend. Teenagers are scary but they definately need boundaries.AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-56235837830138062212010-04-23T19:39:27.146-04:002010-04-23T19:39:27.146-04:00There are many parent in the same situation. One ...There are many parent in the same situation. One of my own said... who wouldn't do that, as long as it works. As long as the teen keeps getting his way, what's the motivation to change? Maybe if she can rationalize it, in a different way, she'll finally get it.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-4367936268256410052010-04-23T19:38:02.407-04:002010-04-23T19:38:02.407-04:00I wish that there was an easy button for these kin...I wish that there was an easy button for these kinds of situations, you know? <br /><br />i have my own battle with a friend who doesn't listen - but its not her son who is the issue because she doesn't have kids, it's her boyfriend.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175106773453711033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-5111560614212190402010-04-23T19:34:50.096-04:002010-04-23T19:34:50.096-04:00Reading between the lines, do you think this woman...Reading between the lines, do you think this woman wants her son to 'need' her? Hence her reluctance to enforce any of the good advice given to her. It sounds like maybe (only maybe, as I could be reading it all wrong) she's scared, to be tough, in charge, laying down the law, refusing to wait on him, so on, because she feels he won't 'love' or 'like' her any more? I think, sadly, quite a few mums think like that.Brighton Mum-Teenage Angsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093107433174519425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-28119941167447832462010-04-23T19:30:50.917-04:002010-04-23T19:30:50.917-04:00When I was growing up, I respected the adults arou...When I was growing up, I respected the adults around me or I suffered the consequences. She's really doing him no favours by letting him get away with everything. Once he gets out into the "real" world, he'll get a shocking surprise.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491795869831026753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-58675097819081242492010-04-23T19:18:13.473-04:002010-04-23T19:18:13.473-04:00Thanks for dropping bye! Some people are just born...Thanks for dropping bye! Some people are just born to be a burden on society. I'll keep your friend in my prayers.KrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.com