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hello........ I am new to this forum and I am single working dad two teenage girls aged 16 and 15. They came to live with me several months ago and at first it was really great. But now I have found that they do not communicate with me much. They tend to stay in their bedroom after school and are reluctant to do anything as a family. Any comments about this?
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First, they're at that age. Second, they have each other, you're just "Dad" right now. Third, they will come around. Lastly, establish boundaries, set the rules, let them know they are the most important people in your life, watch them closely, and set a good moral example, no matter how much it curtails your personal activities. It isn't now that counts, it's the years forward that do. When they look back and review their upbringing, they will know you sacrificed for them because you loved them so much. That's fatherhood, but I think you know that already.
If you had two boys, I'd recommend "A Father's Guide To Raising Conservative Gentlemen" on Amazon.com. |
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It's kinda normal at that age.
Anything you can do togheter that need done, do it. Cleaning , Cooking, meals , shopping. See if it works to ask for help to buy your clothing, they always like a trip at the mall. Shop for the other daughter gift for bday , christmas , etc. If you are really bored and have time to waste ask if they wanna take a trip to 'Sally' to buy some make up or hair products. Set a budget before you go ![]() It may improve the dialogue if you take one at the time sometimes. |
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