tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post3476833204125416267..comments2024-03-27T12:49:49.928-04:00Comments on Slice of Lisa: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-5856936745501257182019-03-10T09:28:33.440-04:002019-03-10T09:28:33.440-04:00I had to veto an invitation for my 8 year old to g...I had to veto an invitation for my 8 year old to go to a sleep over recently. It was happening at an aunt's house, and we don't know the uncle and barely know the aunt. It was hard to see my daughter so upset, but I no that saying no to her now will m are it easier to say no when she's 14. Maybe by then I'll be like you and feel like I can let her go even if I am not 100% enthusiastic. Sounds like you set some good boundaries for your child. Lisa Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602428975643562609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-56218627455721983502017-03-06T11:37:00.104-05:002017-03-06T11:37:00.104-05:00Oh my. I have a 12 year old who is also lagging b...Oh my. I have a 12 year old who is also lagging behind in the puberty stuff, but is miles ahead in the "makes impulsive decisions" area, so I'm pretty much terrified. I can only dream of handling things with such wisdom and composure!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-19366668271477272822017-03-01T22:32:01.251-05:002017-03-01T22:32:01.251-05:00What a beautiful piece--made me nostalgic for my b...What a beautiful piece--made me nostalgic for my boys who are now dads themselves! I have been known to say that if you make it through age 15, it's all good. I found that 15 was the year that the serious choices were made of which kids to hang with. Marilyn Minerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15796997722805292448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-50562541840573458792017-03-01T14:07:54.211-05:002017-03-01T14:07:54.211-05:00This is a struggle for all parents -- that delicat...This is a struggle for all parents -- that delicate balance between letting go and holding on. Your son is lucky to have such open and understanding parents. It will all be good!<br /><br />JenniferJennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-35600771165827347702017-03-01T10:06:34.701-05:002017-03-01T10:06:34.701-05:00Oh God. I also have a 14 year old son. I think per...Oh God. I also have a 14 year old son. I think perhaps we should form a support group. Elisabeth are you in? I didn't breathe through this entire post. You are so very wise. We haven't come up to this situation yet. Thank goodness. Wondering if I can avoid it for about 10 more years . . . Thank you for sharing so openly!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-16584533872202801802017-03-01T09:14:31.329-05:002017-03-01T09:14:31.329-05:00My son is also 14 and just "broke up" wi...My son is also 14 and just "broke up" with his first "girlfriend" (a phone calling/texting flirtation that lasted all of nine days), and honestly, it's brutal to be a mom to a 14 year old! I am sooo not ready for all of this. I very much struggle with "letting go" too. In fact, I just don't believe in it! You handled this beautifully.Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-66869819491593665782017-03-01T08:48:31.610-05:002017-03-01T08:48:31.610-05:00I never had kids and the opportunity for that has ...I never had kids and the opportunity for that has long gone. I often wonder how badly I'd have managed these serious conversations. I am a conflict avoidant introvert and talking about serious topics has never been my strong suit. It sounds like you did a marvelous job, to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460132450798894455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-43645313337088413222017-03-01T08:11:14.308-05:002017-03-01T08:11:14.308-05:00Oh, my first thought as I read this was, I'm s...Oh, my first thought as I read this was, I'm so glad those years are behind me. Walking through possible scenarios with him is a powerful way to prep for these events. And I love your thread of trust that runs throughout the slice!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528306920965111925.post-30990363449068979092017-03-01T07:50:14.331-05:002017-03-01T07:50:14.331-05:00Is the party chaperoned? If not, I'd try to fi...Is the party chaperoned? If not, I'd try to find out why. <br /><br />It's tough letting go, but you can't keep teens sequestered forever. Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.com