Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Teenage Males, Jeff"A collection of short stories
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Comment from Sanku
Many years back I read an article In Reader's Digest about parenting problems .The wriiter was a psychologist . He noted that many parents ,during counselling sessions sheepishly admitted that they had given their parents a hard time ..This will go on... in every generation ,I suppose..
But you were a supportive mother, many mothers would have been harsher..
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Many years back I read an article In Reader's Digest about parenting problems .The wriiter was a psychologist . He noted that many parents ,during counselling sessions sheepishly admitted that they had given their parents a hard time ..This will go on... in every generation ,I suppose..
But you were a supportive mother, many mothers would have been harsher..
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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I was a good kid growing up, so I question that logic. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Wendy G
High intelligence plus ADHD is difficult - one of my grandchildren is in that category. Jeff seems to have turned out well, and now understands the difficulties of parenting! Lol. Great story.
Wendy
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High intelligence plus ADHD is difficult - one of my grandchildren is in that category. Jeff seems to have turned out well, and now understands the difficulties of parenting! Lol. Great story.
Wendy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Im assumming DODDS is
Department of Defense Dependents Schools?
Sweet nonfiction about your son Jeff. For me it was my oldest daughter. She is also very intelligent, a bit bipolar, and ADHD.
Children can be challenging at times. Especially teenagers.
Well done, my friend.
Happy Thanksgiving!
His oldest son, Geoffrey will (make be) a great grandma the first of this April.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Im assumming DODDS is
Department of Defense Dependents Schools?
Sweet nonfiction about your son Jeff. For me it was my oldest daughter. She is also very intelligent, a bit bipolar, and ADHD.
Children can be challenging at times. Especially teenagers.
Well done, my friend.
Happy Thanksgiving!
His oldest son, Geoffrey will (make be) a great grandma the first of this April.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Yes, you're correct about DODDS. Yes, teenagers can be difficult. I appreciate the kind review.
Comment from Jacob1395
It's incredible that at the school he was at parent communication wasn't a priority. It does sound as though things did get better with Jeff as he grew older. I think we all learn from our mistakes the older we get. A well written piece, Barbara, I enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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It's incredible that at the school he was at parent communication wasn't a priority. It does sound as though things did get better with Jeff as he grew older. I think we all learn from our mistakes the older we get. A well written piece, Barbara, I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
This is my favorite story so far. I think because you enjoyed him a bit more. My brainy brain is like Jeff's but, because of my illnesses I was restricted a lot of the time. I learned to write and dream. My mom understood me, her mom understood me. I think they both are smarty smarts too. Good writing. loved kit. Karen
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This is my favorite story so far. I think because you enjoyed him a bit more. My brainy brain is like Jeff's but, because of my illnesses I was restricted a lot of the time. I learned to write and dream. My mom understood me, her mom understood me. I think they both are smarty smarts too. Good writing. loved kit. Karen
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review.
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You are welcome too. keep writing your stuff. Karen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You son was a bit of a rebel in his youth, but everything turned out okay in the end as your parenting skills pulled through and your parents helped out. I enjoyed reading about your life Barbara and you are strong and determined woman who took action when it was needed.
Just one adjustment to this line:
Geoffrey will make (me) a great grandma the first of this April.
Congratulations on becoming a Grandma too.
A fine post, love Dolly x x x
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You son was a bit of a rebel in his youth, but everything turned out okay in the end as your parenting skills pulled through and your parents helped out. I enjoyed reading about your life Barbara and you are strong and determined woman who took action when it was needed.
Just one adjustment to this line:
Geoffrey will make (me) a great grandma the first of this April.
Congratulations on becoming a Grandma too.
A fine post, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review. I have made that correction. Thank you for the catch.
Comment from judiverse
Sounds like you were the parent-in-chief. It must have been a burden to you, especially with a son like Jeff. He really wanted to test the limits. You did a great job with him, apparently, and can have a sense of humor about some of the things he did that tried your patience. This is interesting. It shows how children can be so different. You show what it was like to be the one in charge while your husband was serving in the military. judi
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Sounds like you were the parent-in-chief. It must have been a burden to you, especially with a son like Jeff. He really wanted to test the limits. You did a great job with him, apparently, and can have a sense of humor about some of the things he did that tried your patience. This is interesting. It shows how children can be so different. You show what it was like to be the one in charge while your husband was serving in the military. judi
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review.
Comment from Paul McFarland
My oldest son was like Jeff. After he got out of high school and had failed in his college attempt, he worked for me. We ran the company's ice business for over twenty years. He now has his own business and has three sons who are now great men.
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My oldest son was like Jeff. After he got out of high school and had failed in his college attempt, he worked for me. We ran the company's ice business for over twenty years. He now has his own business and has three sons who are now great men.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review. They do grow up and become wonderful adults.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm most a fiction guy, and very seldom ever even read true life stories. But I'm certainly enjoying yours, and Jeff's is best for me so far. Thanks for sharing.
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I'm most a fiction guy, and very seldom ever even read true life stories. But I'm certainly enjoying yours, and Jeff's is best for me so far. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review.
Comment from DonandVicki
Your true story got me to go down on my knee's and thank the Lord that I had daughters. Although, I have heard some horror stories about girls going astray.
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Your true story got me to go down on my knee's and thank the Lord that I had daughters. Although, I have heard some horror stories about girls going astray.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the kind review. I think if you get a truly difficult daughter, they're worse than any boy thought of being. I taught first grade for 26 years. My little boys were interesting to say the least, and for the most part my little girls were adorable, but when I got a difficult girl, she made the boys look like angels.