hi - newbie!

[jacquiel]

Hi all,

I have just joined, and thought i would say hello!
I have got 4 teenagers, 2 boys and 2 girls and obviously have a few issues i would like to offload and maybe get some opinions on!

Jac x

Hi Jac, My teenage sone is driving me UP THE WALL at the moment with his incredible laziness and selfishness. Im sure we can share some stories.

Alexandra x

Another mum to two teens (13 and 16). On the whole they're pretty good (so far). I'm quite lucky. But I do like to listen to other's stories, just in case I have similar issues in the future and need solutions!

Hi Jac, I'm pretty new myself and suffering from a slight acheing jaw at the moment; I now realise that it's from gritting my teeth for the last 48 hours! I have two boys and one girl and issues a plenty!! :)

Welcome to mumsnet.
I find this teen board very valuable I have one 14 and one 12 year old DS. There are some experienced and wise contributors who post on here.

Hi:) Two of each here as well... aged 18,17,16 13.

Yes I've gone grey

My girls haven't been toooooo bad, elder DS has been hideous... you name it we've been there.... but think (hopefully) the worst has passed....

Unload here!!

Well mine are aged 17 (girl) 16 (girl) 15 (boy) and 13 (boy)
so quite near to yours Medusa!
Just trying to sort out xmas prezzies at the moment, and looking for cheap cheap stocking fillers as the eldest 3 have got the 1 expensive present syndrome that makes you want to say - no - tough - you cant possibly have any other presents. But you know you have got to get some little things. Trouble is finding really really cheap stuff, that isnt a total waste and will actually either get used or liked!
Youngest is fine and will seem as if he is getting loads, but actually his cost less than anyone elses because he isnt getting anything big!