tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post8376839384239790205..comments2024-01-13T21:12:54.809-06:00Comments on C. Beth Blog.: So...how long will I be smarter than them?C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-52945141009879860982010-09-29T22:14:53.648-05:002010-09-29T22:14:53.648-05:00This is an area where I know nothing so I won'...This is an area where I know nothing so I won't give my thoughts.<br /><br />HAHAHAHA!<br /><br />All I can say is that I think you're doing an amazing job of laying the groundwork with Chickie now. And her independence, while terrifying, is also a good thing. I hope you'll find ways to encourage it when appropriate - I was an independent child but my parents "successfully" broke my spirit. At 32, I'm still working on regaining it. <br /><br />Other than that, I just have to hope that in the next 10 years they come up with some really great ways for you to combat teenage rebellion. Like tranquilizers in her soup! (Kidding! Unless you think it's a good idea...)Call Me Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144735845209334875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-62640592356513497302010-09-29T19:12:36.023-05:002010-09-29T19:12:36.023-05:00Totally different perspective...my four year old w...Totally different perspective...my four year old who was fiercly independent is now forty(!)has grown up to be the mother of an even more independent four year old. I remember those years of raising her. It was not easy but it was so entertaining. Oh, and I love your one minute writer blog. I try to write every day!Graciegreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11375453443219580013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-9674534224693893202010-09-29T17:56:41.431-05:002010-09-29T17:56:41.431-05:00I know it's hard to wish for, but maybe it is ...I know it's hard to wish for, but maybe it is better if she goes through a rebellious period when she's 14. As long as there are no seriously life-altering consequences, it will allow her to grow into the person she becomes. It's preferable to having a kid with delayed maturation who doesn't really start to rebel until they are 24, or 34...<br /><br />Just a thought. ;)headscratchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934696131318225680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-42492533566205045222010-09-29T15:30:38.994-05:002010-09-29T15:30:38.994-05:00I too am right there with you. My three (almost fo...I too am right there with you. My three (almost four) year old also has a stubborn, independent streak a mile wide. She does little sneaky things like that too, and lately I've been worried because she will lie to me and I honestly cannot tell, because she's that good at it. Granted, she doesn't fully grasp what lying is and why it's wrong, but she definitely knows that sometimes a lie might postpone getting caught at something, so she uses it. <br /><br />She's also completely precious and loveable and fills my heart with so much pride and joy. <br /><br />Although I am sure there will be bumps along the way, I am also sure our strong willed children will go very far in life!Janellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673883808842901302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-34864526620386321862010-09-29T14:26:32.931-05:002010-09-29T14:26:32.931-05:00I relate to this whole heartedly and pray every da...I relate to this whole heartedly and pray every day for wisdom on how to handle the challenges all 3 of my children may throw at me and I just pray like you that their personalities develop positively :-)<br />xVixbilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048933411245780440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-62446489253413651842010-09-29T12:54:27.970-05:002010-09-29T12:54:27.970-05:00I can so relate! My near-4-yr-old said to me last ...I can so relate! My near-4-yr-old said to me last week:<br />"Mommy, can you see the ghost in our house?" I said no but that sometimes little girls see things that Mommies can't see so she replied "Well, the ghost said it's ok for me to say 'damn it' when I'm in my room by myself". :-| See, she's created an imaginary thing to give her permission for the things I have said are not ok....exactly what will happen when she's a teenager? Oh yes, I am so there worrying right along with you.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099694654204591978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-957296028813508722010-09-29T12:01:24.669-05:002010-09-29T12:01:24.669-05:00The sad truth is parents may not actually be smart...The sad truth is parents may not actually be smarter! What we are is more experienced and bigger!! But, hey, the good news is that somewhere along the way, they learn to use their smarts for GOOD rather than EVIL! LOL!! Courage!Mellodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515414035373189099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-79680716318912661502010-09-29T11:27:13.771-05:002010-09-29T11:27:13.771-05:00We have a 7 year old who has an "independent ...We have a 7 year old who has an "independent streak" also. She was talking in full sentences and letting you know exactly how she felt by 14 months. And the older she has got the more challenging in becomes on some levels. I joke to my husband that we may have to turn the basement into a giant padded room for me when she hits the teenage years. But she is smart, funny & knows what she wants so we are hoping with guidance (and lots of consequences for unruly behavior) she will eventually see the light. Hang in there!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675832749425538451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-10434533047221395942010-09-29T09:19:37.920-05:002010-09-29T09:19:37.920-05:00I totally feel you on this one! There are times wh...I totally feel you on this one! There are times when Teagan's smart little manipulative brain terrifies me- while making me insanely proud.Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-42985582631703645302010-09-29T08:11:24.476-05:002010-09-29T08:11:24.476-05:00I have been thinking about the very same issues wi...I have been thinking about the very same issues with my son, Ian. He is only two and is already fiercely independent. I worry about what is going to happen when he gets older. Hopefully I will be able to teach him a little restraint before he becomes old enough to outsmart me. If not, I fear I am going to be in trouble.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616743301445727869noreply@blogger.com