Hello all

Hi everyone I have had a few people ask if I am okay.....  I am sorry I haven't been on here alot lately.  I am not mad at anyone or anything.  I am having some issues at home with my oldest son who is 12 acting like 17.  I hate it.   What do ya do??????  I am so dang stressed and upset with him alls I do is eat and thats not cool.  I didn't finish out my liquid diet I didn't wanna screw anything up.   Some days are real buggers around here...... I do come on alot through out the day and I do check out what is going on.   I wish everyone the best........ Hugs to all Marsha Marsha Marsha ANy advice on how to handle a 12 year old boy who acts like 17 please pm and let me know what to do before i go in sane....... LOLLOLOLOL

I can completely relate to the kid issues.  I'm a mom of a 19 year old boy (who is great - seriously, great), a 15 year old "I'm going to be anorexic, no I'm not, yes I am, I'm going to question my sexuality, oh, I have a heart problem" girl, a 13 year old who thinks SHE is 18 years old (long story about Elle - Perhaps I'll share in a PM to you) and an 11 year old girl who God sent to me to balance out the other two girls.  Can you say estrogen driven home?  Hubby runs when he gets the chance. Kids will be kids.  And the best we can do is guide them through life, live by example, and hope that they don't end up on drugs, in jail, pregnant, etc.   What do you do?  First and foremost, don't let him stress you out to the point where you start to sabotage yourself.  If you aren't healthy then the home isn't healthy.  When stressed, call a friend.  Do something for yourself.  YOU Need a time out!   Lots of hugs to you.  I'll PM my cell number and email address if you want to chat more.  It will be delayed a bit as I'm just needing to leave home now and head to work.  Running a little late. BIG, BIG Hugs to you! Kelly

Yikes, My little ones are still young so I'm no expert on 12 year olds. Sounds rough. Hang in there sweetie maybe you need more Mommy sanity time you are home with kids all day whether there are yours or not.

Food isn't going to help you through this  :)  but we all know that and still the demons are there. As for the little *ahem*  My advise?  LOVE HIM... and show him by setting rules and bounderies and sticking to them!  Much easier said than done. *love and hugs* and as much strength as I can spare!

Marsha~ Sounds like you are having a rough time I am sorry to hear that things are not going so well with your son.  I remember when my brother was that age and my parents had a lot of problems (my brother and I are 4 1/2 years apart).  I have not had any experience in raising children/adolescents so I do not know what to tell you.  I know this is easier said than done, but try not to let the stress from all of this cause you to make poor food choices.  You deserve to make good food choices and really work this tool.  When you are stressed and are able exercise instead of eating.  I hope that you are able to figure things out with your son. Love & Lots of Hugs! Nicole

BOY HOWDY, can I relate to kid issues!  My daughter is 15, in full-blown teenage- hormone overload-drama queen mode!  I love her to pieces, and yet, she pushes me AND my buttons!  It's sometimes easy to see why animals eat their young.   Heaven knows I'm not a pro at this.  I DO know what I think MY mom missed the boat on, and I try to cover all the bases as far as all those teenage issues are concerned.  DD is a GOOD person, just struggling with the issues that teenage girls face.  (Although I REALLY don't remember going through so much myself!) If you ever want to pm me or talk, feel free, Marsha Marsha Marsha -

I feel for ya girl- I have a 17 year old that thinks he is an adult- well an adult with no job, but he feels he is responsible enough to take care of himself- did I say "no Job"- hence no money and yes living in my home, driving a car my husband and I bought,  so we butt heads often with his independent struggles and the parental rules!!!  Good Kid, involved in sports and good in school but a button pusher none the less- Good Luck Hun!

Marsha...you and yours are at the top of my prayer list! Being a mom is no easy task....there aren't any tried and true rules or good advise. It is pretty much trial and error. What works for some doesn't always work for others.  I am sooooo glad my daughters are grown and the raising children days are behind me. I was very lucky...very little problems if any.  In todays society things are much harder. I feel sorry for the kids...to a point that is.  Continue to show him love and always be there for him. He will come around. My heart goes out to you...know I am here and I care!!  Love ya....connie d

Sorry to hear that you are still having problems with him!  Boys. 

wish I could help

you sure don't want mom advice from me

yeesh.....good luck