Parenting 101

Well it looks like I have the privilege of having a child coming into the teen years, with all  attitude and sassy-ness that goes with it. Kinda makes me glad that I have no hair, this way I don't have to pull it out. I know that all parents feel my pain in one way or another. So the ultimate question is how do you deal with all of this changing in these poor kids life? I say this because I sat and tried to think about how it was when I was that age. At the time I had a choice at certain times and others I didn't mean to say things or act with attitude , it just happened. We can all agree that the transition from a child to an adult is not the easiest thing to handle in the world. especially when its happening and you have no idea why you feel the way you do. Even as adults we have times when the chemicals in our brains from stress or other circumstances make us do or say things that we normally wouldn't. So I am doing my hardest to Understand that this is a massive change and be as patient  as possible. This doesn't mean that I am allowing the attitude, more it means I am trying to explain why this is happening and how to help cope. I do crack the whip and put my beautiful can do no wrong red head back in her place as needed. I cant ever tell anyone how to raise their children, but if you ask my advice I will tell you how I handle that situation and you have the choice on how to move from there. Being a parent is way more of a job than people realize. And the way you work at that is how it will either make it easy or hard. As being a single parent myself I see challenges everyday. On top of that I have a girl which made me learn stuff that I would never have done in a million years. I am never ashamed to admit that I can braid hair , paint nails ,and yes listen about boys from my daughter. Do I like all of the things I have to do. NO not all of them,but in time when my daughter looks back on her life I hope these type of thing stick with her and make a difference. My advice to all parents out there is #1 there is no set way to raise your child. Do what you believe is right and good for them, not everything work for everybody. So when someone tells you that you are doing it wrong. Say "ok" and do what you feel is the right thing to do.#2  remember how you was at that age, chances are you was just as bad if not worse. #3 Time time time , nothing happens overnight.  plus the more time you give to your kids the less trouble they can get into. Thats all I have on this , some may agree some may not. But like all advice you can take it or leave it , that is your choice. I Encourage everyone to do stuff with you children now , for one day you may not have the ability to do it anymore. I know this first hand and believe me it sucks. Until next time stay strong and smile everyday.



peace ,love, and  Chicken grease