How did you feel about your dc growing up ? Dd is 15 now and it’s really hitting me

[LovelyYellowLabrador]

That this time next year she will be 16, and will she even want to still do things like go on holiday with us etc

It’s really bittersweet. But all the more reason to enjoy time together now. Plus things change but they don’t end- I’d love to have another day with my DC at 2 or 5 or 12 but 16 is amazing as well, just different. When she’s 30 you’ll look back on how little she was at 15 x

Thank you richenda ❤️ Tying to make the most of these special times
really am

I'm finding the stretching wings part of being a mother to a 15 year old difficult.

In my head I understand that I need to give them room to grow, learn and figure out the world and how to navigate through it.

In my heart I want to protect them from all the worry and bad in the world and keep them within easy reach of my protection.

It's certainly not an easy transition for me, probably not for my child either!

I have to say I love having teens. I found toddlers the hardest bit. Although my eldest is planning to go travelling for 6 months next year and I can't even think about that without getting a bit panicky!

Likely to still want to holiday with you if you're paying ... 😁

Covid stopped DS (nearly 18) stretching his wings so he was 16+ before he started the party scene.
The last two years haven’t been easy but he is now an emerging adult. He had no problem being seen with me now ( hated it 12 months ago). Frequently goes out for a drink with DH and I, which is great since he is designated driver.
I think 14-17 is tough as a parent as they swing between child and young adult but as long as you give them some responsibility for themselves they make it through.
The only thing we haven’t been able to push DS into is a part time job. There were many reasons for this and couldn’t be avoided but hopefully now he’s driving he will sort himself out with something.

Thansk for all the advice oh wise ones 💐💐

I feel really sad when I see families with little children, all together at the park or doing something simple.

It's harder now mine are all growing up to get us all together for anything other than meals. They all have their own social lives and I am trying to entertain my last little one on my own, whereas my others always had each other.

But having teens is quite fun because we can share interests and watch movies I enjoy too. And soon they will be adults who hopefully bring their grandchildren round for me to enjoy!