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Bit of proudness re teens - share yours

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Theas18 · 04/04/2012 20:24

In AIBU there is a thread about how lovely teens can be. It mentions that we only post problems, so I thought I'd post a bit of a celebration thread. Share your " prouds".

Here's my 2 recent ones:

Youngest got yet another letter home from school saying how well she was doing, how much they enjoyed having her and that she'd won the " sunshine award" (the girls who brings the most " sunshine" to the form that half term).

Ds went to stay with dd1 at uni a couple of weekends ago - he fitted in fine with her mates and had a great time. However they didnt go out drinking because he was under age (!!!!!) but stayed in, played pool, cards and (wierdo alert!) read the economist. he also sang with her on Sunday ( she has a choral scholarship in an excellent choir) and the " boss" said after " either you are a great mime artist and someone is a brilliant ventriloquist .... Or you were absolutely spot on!"
( and I went up the hear them- it was a great service)

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FriedSprout · 04/04/2012 20:50

my Ds recently was in a play and remembered her many lines and was really good , it has boosted her self confidence and the next day in school her teacher congratulated her, said she should audition for school musical

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Theas18 · 04/04/2012 21:06

Fried that's great! Being in a musical is a very special experience. Our schools do a joint one alternate years.

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NicolaWorkHardPartyHarder · 06/04/2012 18:05

my DD2+3 are 4 and they adore their older brother (15). He is so wonderful with them- much much more patient than me Theas, your son sounds lovely :)

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 06/04/2012 18:10

DS1 (14) was playing his DS on the sofa - I just asked him to go around the corner shop and buy me some eggs; he paused it, took the money and went. Now I don't think this that much of a big deal but going by the reactions of some of my friend's teens to being asked to do anything it apparently is

SamBrick · 06/04/2012 18:13

DS went to the park yesterday and saw some boys from school who decided to get a bit sweary and anti-social and DS pulled them up on it as there were young children around. DS apologised to the families and told his friends to stop.

They had a massive falling out and he came back crying with frustration at them.

Ten minutes later there was a knock on the door - his mates came to make friends with him, having apologised to the families in the park for their behaviour.

MedusaIsHavingABadHairDay · 07/04/2012 01:30

My Ds1 has just turned 19 and recently started a job he loves.. working with adults who have learning difficulties and severe mental health problems.

First pay date.. he had a payslip but no pay. After working VERY long hours, and dealing with some pretty tough situations. They had forgotten to add his bank details to their BACS payment system!

He managed to speak to the bank, his manager, the payroll people and sort it all out while remaining calm.

From a child who just 2 years ago was smashing walls in temper and was a total nightmare, it's like I have a different son. I am VERY proud of him! (and he has now been paid....:))

Solo · 07/04/2012 01:50

Mrsjay · 07/04/2012 10:41

dd had an idiot in an audi ram into the back of her car on thursday (she is fine ) and i really thought it would knock her confidence shes quite nervous person , but she dealt with it and is back out driving i am very proud of her

malheureuse · 07/04/2012 10:50

dd who has a serious illness though currently well controlled.. asked me if I wanted food after my night shift yesterday...I could barely talk and had not eaten and drunk for about 12 hours.. she then brought me chicken casserole and hot water bottle up to bed!!! It was an oven m&S one but how kind of her xx

HSMM · 08/04/2012 14:05

DD posted on Facebook 'luv u Dad' and DH was so pleased. It was just because he raced her to press the button on the lights

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BrigitBigKnickers · 10/04/2012 11:43

DD1 has fibromyalgia but has still managed to do 3 hours revision every day of our holiday abroad.

On our return we received her school report which was glowing ( nearly all 1s for effort and they are like gold dust.)

She is on track to get mainly Bs in her GCSEs and we couldn't be prouder- especially as she was very ill with her fibro in November when she took her mocks where she got mainly Ds and Es.

IslaMann · 10/04/2012 11:47

My DS(15) vacummed the house right through last week - without being asked. Well I asked him to vac his room, but he just carried on. Next morning he emptied and reloaded the dishwasher, again without being asked.

I think there's a girl on the scene

freakydeaky · 10/04/2012 14:26

Aww, what a positive thread, and what a lot of lovely teens :)

My DS (13) has been a bit of an xbox addict, and during this holiday has gone 'cold turkey' with it. He knows it's ultimately the best thing for him, but he's had daily texts asking him to join various friends' xbox live games.

He's resisted them all, has done some really good art and lots of reading instead and he honestly hasn't complained once, 'tho I know he's missing it.

I'm very proud of him :)

judithann · 21/04/2012 10:21

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dementedma · 22/04/2012 17:03

DS isn't a teen yet - but not far off. My mother was chatting to the headmaster of the local school last week and DS's name came up in the conversation. Headmaster said " Dementedboy is without doubt the kindest, most caring boy I have ever taught in all my career, and is a delight. he will go far."
Actually, as I rate qualities such ad kindness and compassion above academic achievement, I am so proud I could burst. Long may it last.

TheTeaPig · 22/04/2012 17:12

DS(16) managed to forget his phones (brand new) password
DD(18) fixed /rebooted it and when I went in the kitchen they were hugging

The cat caught a baby vole and was playing with it.
DS rescued it - came in to find him -all 6ft of him talking to the vole and saying "dont worry you'll be fine " before releasing it into the garden.

gaunyerseljeannie · 22/04/2012 17:16

My lovely son who was 17 until a few weeks ago, volunteered to do the final care tasks for a lady who died in the nursing home he has been a carer in since he left school so that he could feel confident he could deal with it when he goes off to be anurse.
They always make sure he is on the rota when they have a musical night as he manages to get so many residents to join in the dancing even the ones who have quite advanced dementia... and he is a great big brother

cheeseandwino · 22/04/2012 17:56

I've had lots of problems with DS1(18) over the last couple of years. Finally things have clicked for him. He's recently passed all of his entrance exams for the navy.....I'm so proud of him. 2 years ago I could of throttled him :-(

battherat · 22/04/2012 18:04

This is a wonderful thread. I am huddled up in bed with dreadful morning sickness & I can hear DH & DS(2) playing downstairs. I hope he turns out as well as your lovely teens. (Bit weepy).

MyCatHasStaff · 22/04/2012 18:15

My lovely DS 15 has 5 friends (boys and girls) over today - he helped clean the house from top to bottom, and they all did 'Epic Mealtime' candy pizza's, which he got all the stuff for. They are all so polite and respectful they are a delight to have in the house.

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