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11 Year Old Allowance and Chores

I will have an 11 year old daughter in a few days and was wondering what are appropriate chores? She's an only child and a very helpful one at that. She currently helps by folding clothes, sweeping the kitchen/bathroom, feeding the cat/changing litter, cleaning her room and washing dishes (I'm considering taking this back). I know this is a lot of things that she does, but she's not doing these every day. How many chores are too much? Is the appropriate amount? Now my next question... How much allowance should she get? I'm considering if...

13 Year Old and Boyfriend??

Hello- Would you let your 13 year old DD have a boyfriend? I remember...

12 Year Old Boys>>> HELP

I have a 12 year old that will be 13. He is going into the 8th grade. He is...

13 Year Old Son Refuse to Eat

My son goes thur these phase's were he doesn't want to eat. He will go all...

11 Year Old and Homework

How much help should you need to give your child with his or her homework. ...

Bad influence

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12 Year Old Daughter Swearing

It has come to my attention my 12 year old puberty driven daughter has taken up swearing. I have recently heard her using the "F" word and almost fell over in shock. I was wondering if there are any suggestions that will help get the point across that swearing makes you look stupid and is disrespectful.

Seeking Kind Words and Support While Parenting a 12 Year Old

I have written before about my 12 year old son. He will start middle school...

13 Year Old and Boyfriend??

Hello- Would you let your 13 year old DD have a boyfriend? I remember...

How to Limit My Teen's Time with a "Bad Influence" Friend?

So my teenage daughter's best friend is polite, well mannered, fun to be...

Re the "Bad Influence" Question, What If It Was Your Kid?

I was pretty disappointed in the responses to a question asked earlier. A...

Birthday Parties

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Throwing a Birthday Party for a 13 Year Old Girl!?!?

Hello All! My boss just called and he wants me to put together a birthday party for his daughter who is turning 13. He is a single dad, and is at a loss to what she wants. So since i'm a girl, I guess I should know right? WRONG! I wasn't your "typical" 13 year old, that we have nowadays. I read books, did horsebackriding etc. This girl is going to be picked up in a limo with 10 of her friends and taken to a water park. Afterwards, they are coming to the house, that I have to decorate-but not childishly!! I have daughters, but not...

14 Year Old Thinks Rules Too Strict - NO MORE RESPONSES PLEASE. THANKS for ALL!

My 14 year old daughter seems to think a few of my rules are too strict. So...

10 Year Old Wants to Have Her Own Email and Facebook Page

I wanted to know what you all think about my 10 (almost 11) year old...

Should We "Force" Our 10 Year Old Daughter to Go to Birthday Parties?

My daughter doesn't like to go to birthday parties. I am fine with that but...

12 Year Old's Birthday Party Ideas

Hello Ladies, My soon-to-be 12 year-old is having a birthday party this...

Sleep overs

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13 Year Old Sleepover

my daughter is turning 13 in 2 days. she is having a sleepover at my house with all of her friends. i was wondering what can i do to keep the guest entertained?

Sleepover for Cousins

Hello- Got another issue with my husbands family and not sure how to...

At What Age Did Your Child First Have a Sleepover

At what age did your child first have a sleepover

Girls at Sleepover

My daughter told me at a recent sleepover that 3 of the girls were naked...

My Son Wants to Have a Sleepover

latley for the past 6 months hes been begging me to have a sleepover. he is...

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