As of today, I'm officially the father of a teenager

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April 26, 2018, 12:09 PM

2000Z-71

As of today, I'm officially the father of a teenager

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

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April 26, 2018, 12:13 PM

Kevmo

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

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April 26, 2018, 12:25 PM

Russ59

quote:
Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
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.

April 26, 2018, 12:26 PM

thunderson

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.

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April 26, 2018, 12:28 PM

Georgeair

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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April 26, 2018, 01:30 PM

slabsides45

quote:
Originally posted by Russ59:
quote:
Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
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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April 26, 2018, 01:32 PM

45 Cal

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.

April 26, 2018, 01:37 PM

95flhr

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.

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April 26, 2018, 01:38 PM

Rey HRH

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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April 26, 2018, 01:45 PM

hudr

And so it begins.....

seriously, congrats to both of y'all. Its quite the ride.

April 26, 2018, 03:07 PM

SpinZone

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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April 26, 2018, 03:58 PM

wreckdiver

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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April 26, 2018, 04:00 PM

Aquabird

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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April 26, 2018, 10:14 PM

CoinRoller

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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