are supposed to be more responsible, have to learn from their mistakes, must be allowed to make their own decisions, must be trusted that what they tell us is the truth. yeah right.
i am willing to forgo a little control but not all. i think some guidance is necessary but agree i should not hover or tell her what she needs to do. she has told me the "daily school routine" but not comfortable she knows what to do when.
this is a hard year...for the parents...as relinquishing control and trusting in your kids is just not something we are used to. read the Blog I follow, http://the-mother-load.blogspot.com/ about her 6th grader and you will understand.
point is...i am scared about the fact of having an 8 year old who is starting to exhibit some signs of maturity and worried about what is to come....
1 year ago