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There is no doubt that the teenagers of the home leave no room for boredom. Evenings they seem to be bursting with energy, and mornings its like they haven't slept in days. Its also the time of life where they are beginning to express themselves a lot more, and it can create havoc throughout the home, and can affect every family member.
You will find that during the early teens you still have the upper hand as the majority of the rules are still being adhered to. You will most likely find that you are getting a fair number of arguments as to why they feel the rules are unfair. Once they hit the mid teens then it gets more difficult to keep them within the rules, and you are also in the transition now of having to deal with them more as an adult less of a child. Although by their actions you are hard pressed to consider them as an adult, which they still really aren't but their mind is telling them otherwise.
As a parent this is a really difficult time for you. You may very likely be dealing with your own issues. As a mom you may be in the changeof life and are really on a roller coaster ride. Then with teenagers there is always extra expenses and money may be a bit tight.
What you need to do is be sure to take some time out for yourself, as this really is a stressful time for you. You may want to consider to first begin reading living life quotes, then learn how to apply them to your life. You will be amazed at how they will allow you to feel in control once again, and will give you a sense of doing something for yourself. Your time is probably very limited but using quotes for life as a power source only takes a few moments of your time each day.
Something else you may want to consider is checking out the parenting groups at www.socialnetworkmarketstop.ning.com. There are so pros there that can give you some great advice.
