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Why am I worried? Happy birthday to my daughter. The teenage years frighten me...





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Posts: 11779 | Location: Eagle River, AK | Registered: September 12, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Congratulations and as the father of a teen (17) I can offer you the following....Brace yourself for turbulence but it is all worth to watching your little girl transition into a young woman...Also, stock up on ammo and have her chipped like a shelter dog Smile
 
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Happy Birthday Maya! Smile



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Happy birthday Maya!



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Posts: 23306 | Location: Northern Suburbs of Houston | Registered: November 14, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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The teenage years frighten me...



They should.

My boys are a piece of cake. My girl graduates high school in a few weeks and will be headed off to Boston for school. She's known everything since she was about 5 and doesn't have much need for me....except for my steady employment.


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My son turns 15 on Sat. My daughter turns 21 in a week. Congrats to you and your daughter. Celebrate the milestone...and dig in. Everything leading up to now has just been a warm up. Razz



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Happy Birthday to Maya!

You sir have a greater likelihood of smooth sailing through the next 7 years than half or more of us I would wager. Well, smoother anyway, it's not without some chop here and there for anybody!



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Happy Birthday to Maya!

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The teenage years frighten me...



They should.

My boys are a piece of cake. My girl graduates high school in a few weeks and will be headed off to Boston for school. She's known everything since she was about 5 and doesn't have much need for me....except for my steady employment.


Good news: when she hits about 20-21, you'll suddenly start getting smarter, and by the time she's mid 20's, you'll be of average intellect.


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Happy birthday Maya and dad from what I have observed these years you and the misses have built a great foundation with that young lady.
I will say enjoy the ride she will not disappoint.
 
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Happy Birthday to Maya,

Dad, you should be worried, having been through it with 2 daughters, you will need luck and patience.

I once scared away my oldest daughters first boyfriend, she is not 30 and I did not meet her husband until the day before she got married. She is now divorced from him, but what you do today can have some long lasting consequences. Roll Eyes




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Be prepared to start getting dumber until your daughter gets past 22 then your daughter will be surprised at how much smarter you've gained over the years.



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And so it begins.....

seriously, congrats to both of y'all. Its quite the ride. Smile
 
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I'm just looking forward to the stories to come.

Old man on campus is going to seem lame in comparison.



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Happy Birthday Maya!


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Happy Birthday Maya!!

As to teenage years, I have lived through two of the feminine version. First was a sheer test of us, just to get through it. Transversely, the second has been a sheer joy and is doing well in college. Go figure!!


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Teens can be fun Or/and a headache.
congrats and enjoy it, make sure you stay a part of her life.


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my deepest and most heartfelt condolences....

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Rode the storm with mine, who are now 25 and 28, well adjusted with good jobs. It ain’t easy, especially with girls...drama just seems to find them. My advice is take each day on its own, and don’t sweat the “small stuff”. They’re in the process of leaving the nest, and while they’ll never admit it, they do need guidelines as they mature and test boundaries . Best of luck!

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Don't worry mate, you've got a straight arrow there.



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