Today I’m getting off topic with a serious post.
I’m talking about how to keep your teenager safe, and sharing my lessons learned.
When my daughter was a toddler, I thought the scariest thing would be when she started to walk.
But once she started walking, all was fine.
Then she got her driver’s permit, I thought that would have been the scariest moment.
But, she’s doing great driving, although she doesn’t have her license yet, maybe over the summer.
Both of those were scary for me as a parent.
But nothing prepared me for what happened this weekend.
It’s probably every father’s worst nightmare, about there daughter.
I decided to share my experience hoping that it might help you or someone that you know with a child.
Instead of writing the post, I decided to share my story on a video.
Just remember, always go with your gut!
Here are some links to check out after you view the video.
When my son was a teenager I always told him nothing was off limits to me! I monitored his cell phone, my space and Facebook! As far as I was concerned it was my job as his mom to keep him safe and out of trouble! I always told him he could have his privacy when he was grown, just like I did! He didn’t like it, but he also didn’t fight me about it! He is 27 now, a lawyer and happily married! He also thanks me for being so involved and says he will probably be worse with his kids! I commend you for following your “gut”! Stay vigilant with it, these are scary times! Btw love your page and YouTube channel!
My daughter is just now approaching the teenage years and I so appreciate your stories so I know what to watch for with her. THANK YOU!!!!
I remember those days so well…so difficult. And I’m Polish, my husband is Italian and I think my daughter got the worst of both of us when she was dating. She is happy and healthy and in a great relationship (at 25) and living in the big bad city. And I loved hearing you talk because you say your vowels the way I do!! (Great Lakes?) and mom’s gut is usually right…
Good for you, nobody wants to do it and then when something happens the first thing you hear is -why didn’t the parents pay more attention…
Way to go “Mama Bear”!!! You are absolutely right in what you did..I am proud of you! If more parents would grow a backbone & step up and “be the parent” we’d have a lot safer kids, high schools, & less delinquency. I applaud you!
Thank you so much. Teens want to be so independent and think they know everything. I truly appreciate the links and for you telling us the story. I have a 16 year old granddaughter with a online boyfriend in Wisconsin we live in Missouri. I’m so afraid when she has her licence that is the first place she goes. They have been going together for almost a year and half now and she wants to meet him in person so bad. It scares the devil out of me. I can send this email and the links to her Mom and know she will investigate and watch out. Thank you so very much for everything.
It certainly can be a scary world out there.I heard one time that you can’t keep a tight enough hold on your kids. He said no matter how mean they think you are, at least they are safe. Our kids may be wonderful but there is so much influence on them so,you just love her and be that mama bear and maybe the bad kids will stay away. lol!
Oh, that all mothers and fathers loved and cared for their children as you. I commend you and I KNOW your daughter feels loved and safe. I wonder how much this young man’s parents know or care about his going-ons. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ll be sharing this.