This would be to:
Tell each other what we actually let them wear and watch and buy and do, instead of hearing all the time "ALL my friends do it!" and secretly wondering if we're really the only parent on earth who makes their child miserable.
Share thoughts on how not to go mad every time we hear "yeah sure I'll do it in a minute" and then see our dear teen disappear for a few hours... or urgently need the bathroom... or suddenly remember a missed homework... or feel sick...
To make a list of all the things we need to change so they're happy, all the things they know better than us... starting by who we are, what we eat, where we live, what time we wake up, what we watch, what music we like, how we drive, the choices we make, what we cook ... I'm sure I left out loads.
And much more (suggestions welcome)
I think such a Union would be great 
AIBU?
AIBU?
to think we need a Mums of teenagers Union or something (lighthearted)
Somethingfantastic89 · 20/11/2017 12:01
I'm safe from parties thank god.
Our home is far too embarrassing apparently and we have no en suite bathrooms. Someone else's mess! Hooray.
All will be quiet - then you hear a bloodcurdling scream and a shout. DS (17) has lost on the X Box again. Or he will set THREE alarms to make an appointment and still be late. Which is our fault apparently. 
And I don't know what's worse. Feeling like a third wheel in my living room when he is there with the GF or worrying that they are very quiet upstairs in a darkened bedroom!
Then DD (15) who has aged me ten years in one year. Or so it feels.
Surgically attached to her damn phone. Opening what looks like a make up shop in her room. How many eye brow kits, contouring kits, make up brushes does one person need?
This morning she secretly filmed me opening the curtains singing 'I'm dreaming of a White Christmas' and sent it to her friends. She'll take a photo with me in it unawares, looking about 80, with three chins, sitting next to her with my mouth open, and snapshot it or streak it or wtf its called.
Definitely in.
"If I had a new carpet I would look after it and put my make-uo away."
Of course she would
DD had assorted parties at home. We were always here and numbers were limited. Pizzas, donuts etc were administered as necessary. We only had to call parents once to collect a guest. They mostly stayed the night, so we didn't disturb the neighbours with collections and bacon butties went down well in the morning. There were always a small handful who would help clean up after everyone else left.
She once had a gathering when we were out. She hated it, because it wasn't under control. We called home and told them all to leave.
Being able to tell my DD last night that "I know MANY parents who would agree with me" was the best - Thank you MN Mums of teenagers Union lol it actually ended a long winded argument about why she must follow school uniform rules even if she finds them "backwards and stupid".
And next time I host a party, I will make sure to invite other parents and have a party ourselves - thanks for the tip InMySpareTime 
My DD was ALWAYS telling me if I stopped nagging she would do it. Who knows ... she might be right
Maybe not nagging will work... and I'm sure my DD will do it, in about 3 months
DS (17) came for a family day out that started at 7am of his Own Volition. And he was pleasant all day.
Gobsmacked doesn't come near it.
I'm a seasoned campaigner though - not fooled for 1 minute
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