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Monster Energy Drink Deaths Reported

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I am a school nurse and the mother of 3 girls plus 2 step daughters. First of all you are not a bad mom at...

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I am a school nurse and the mother of 3 girls plus 2 step daughters. First of all you are not a bad mom at all. In fact it sounds like you are a really great mom who is concerned about your daughter and looking for answers so you can do the right thing.

A lot of people seem to be focused on the whole privacy issue and I believe this a choice each parent has to make on their own and come to an agreement with their children. For me personally I have a 17 year old, 2 12 year olds, an 8 year old, and a 5 year old. At 9 I feel some things are private like dressing and undressing or using the bathroom, but some things are not. I have no problem reading a journal or listening to a conversation or looking around in my children's room. I want to know what my children are doing, talking about, and thinking because I feel its my job as a mom to shape them, mold them, and teach them right from wrong. As my parents told me when I was growing up, you can have privacy when you are an adult and have your own house. Privacy comes with trust, and trust is earned. However, I can respect that some people may disagree strongly and raise their children in a different way. I believe it is just a difference in parenting styles so do whatever works for you, just make it clear on the front end.

To address your real concern here about your child's fantasy and thoughts I think it is right to be concerned but not alarmed. I have had a recent issue with my 8 year old daughter who I found out was searching for and looking at pornography on the internet. I can relate to your shock! You just want to compare what she is thinking and writing about with her developmental age. Children are maturing and learning about sex so much younger that we have to start talking to them at a very early age.

I would talk to her about it and if it were my daughter I would confess to reading the journal because I believe in being honest with children. It may be embarrassing to her, but will give you an opportunity to talk about so many things. I believe if you are open and honest with her she will be more open and honest with you. You should stay calm and talk to her in a nonthreatening way without making her feel she is being disciplined or without shaming her. Then you can also talk about the issue of privacy and agree to some terms for the future.View Thread

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I need help from the perspective of a few parents. I am struggling with extreme sadness, self harm, and...

Posted by fallenlow

I need help from the perspective of a few parents.

I am struggling with extreme sadness, self harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Since, I want to say, early June, I have been increasingly suicidal. Not actions, just thoughts. But I came to a realization two days ago that I really, desperately need help. What made me notice this? Well, I keep a journal, and in my journal I described my plan as to HOW to commit suicide. Now, I didn't think anything of it when it was just a train of thought. But as soon as I read it as written word, I realized--this is serious. I've just planned how I would kill myself. [br>[br>So what am I looking for help with?[br>[br>My family situation is not particularly great. My parents and siblings are all functioning fine, no divorces, no deaths, however, my personality and opinions conflict with those of my parents. For this reason, I rarely talk to either of my parents. ESPECIALLY about serious matters. It's just not something we do. There is no dispute between us, as there is no discussion in general. [br>[br>My parents are very, very judgmental individuals, therefore I am extremely uncomfortable discussing my current situation with them by word. In addition, my mom saw one of my scars, and asked if it was a scar. I replied saying yes, and she asked no further questions. The scar is in a shape of a triangle--there is no way I could have gotten it other than self harm, so it should be pretty obvious to her.

So, I want your help as parents. Should I work to talk to my parents about this, and if so, how?

OR, should I look for someone else to talk to, and if so, who?

Also, I am 16 and live with both of my parents. There are no others in my family who I am super close to, and I have one friend who I could probably talk to eventually, but he's only 17.

ANYTHING you can think to say, I really appreciate it. Thank you!!View Thread

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Parent On Strike! - Have you ever thought about ...

Often, one person in the house gets stuck with doing all the "house" work. See what happened...

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Curfew for 14 year old

What do you think is an appropriate curfew for a 14 year old girl? My daughter is looking for a curfew, but I...

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Talking to teen girls about breast cancer

I have been asked to speak about breast cancer (I am a survivor) to a group of girls aged 12-14 this...

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My 12 Year Old Son - Dizzy and Weak Almost Daily

My 12 year old son is dizzy for 5 minutes to all day long. He is active. He can play basketball, soccer or...

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13year old girl Depressed?

My 13 year daughter has had a difficult time adjusting to school this year. The first week she was very nervous...

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HOW TO STOP BEING AN INABLER

I HAVE TWO GIRLS THEY JUST TURNED 18YR OLD AND 20YR OLD.. BOTH OF THEM ARE VERY GOOD GIRLS WHEN THEY WANT TO...

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I HAVE TWO GIRLS THEY JUST TURNED 18YR OLD AND 20YR OLD.. BOTH OF THEM ARE VERY GOOD GIRLS WHEN THEY WANT TO BE..BOTH OF THEM EXPERMENTING A DRUG THAT NOW GOT THEM IN TROUBLE...MY 18YR IS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL AND REALLY TRYING TO GET HER DIPLOMA.. THIS DRUG THEY BOTH GOT INTO ARE NOW ADDICTS. ...SHE WANT TO GET HER LIFE BACK ON TRACK BUT IT IS KIND OF HARD WHEN HER SISTER DONT WANT TO QUIT WITH HER...I HAVE ASK MY OLDEST ONE TO QUIT WITH HER SISTER..ALL I HEAR FROM HER IS FALES HOPE....THIS DRUG OF CHOICE THEY HAVE CHOSEN HAS PUT ALOT OF STRESS ON ME... I HAVE SEEN ALL THERE SHADYNESS HAVE ASK ME FOR RIDES TO GET THERE STUFF...HAS LIED TO ME ALL THE TIME...WE DON'T HAVE A NORMAL LIFE ANY MORE....I HAVE CONSTANTLY ASK MY GIRLS, I WANT MY DAUGHTERS BACK. PLEASE GET HELP..MY YOUNGEST ONE HAS GONE THROUGH MANY DETOX REHAB THE HOLE NINE YARDS. BUT ALL THE TIME SHE GETS RELEASE SHE RELAPSE...WHY BECAUSE OF HER SISTER DOING IT.AND HER FRIENDS .. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO GO AWAY BOTH HAVE TO AGREE TO QUIT TOGETHER SINCE THEY STARTED TOGETHER...I KEEP TELLING THEM YOUR FUTURE IS GOING NO WERE WHILE YOU ARE ON THIS DRUG...I HAVE ASK MY OLDEST ONE SHE HAS TO MOVE OUT IF SHE NOT GOING TO GET CLEAN...SHE SAID SHE GOING TO GET CLEAN BEFORE SHE MOVES OUT...WE LIVE IN AZ. MY YOUNGEST ON IS FINALLY HELPING ME FIND REHABS THAT DOES FUNDING. SO SHE CAN GET CLEAN..SHE IS REALIZING NOW SHE DONE WITH ALL THIS DRAMA,,AND SHE SEE ALL HER FRIENDS THAT ARE GOING IN TO REHAB.... WE HAVE MOVED INTO MY FEIANCE HOUSE THOUGHT WE CAN HAVE A BETTER LIFE..WHAT IT HAS DONE IS PUT ALOT OF STRESS ON ME AND MY FEIANCE...I DONT WANT MY GIRLS TO GET KICK OUT..THAT IS MY BIGGEST FEAR,,THEY LIVE ON THE STREET, I WILL LOSE MY GIRLS FOR SURE...I DONT WANT TO GIVE UP HOPE AND THEM. THEY REALIZE THEY MADE A MISTAKE ON TRYING THIS DURG.. THEY DID NOT REALIZE HOW ARE IT IS TO GET OFF IT.. I AM TRYING TO FIND DR'S THAT CAN PERSCRIBE SUBUTEX OR SUBOXONE WHAT DR THAT CAN HELP WITH ADDICTION. IF YOU NO ANY RESOUCES THAT CAN HELP ME TO HELP THEM PLEASE POST ME BACK..View Thread

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My 16 year old son is interested in gay sex

My 16 year old just told me he feels he may be bisexual because he is attracted to both males and females....

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Twin pre teens!!!

Hello : I would like to introduce myself to all users. Im a single mother of 11 year old twins ( boy and a...

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Nausea: WHAT'S CAUSING IT?

My daughter just started school Monday. Tuesday, she did not make it to her first class, feeling sick...

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Teen boy starting high school?

Anyone else have a teen son starting high school this year? I've gone through two girls, but my son has...

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Back to School!! Are You Ready?

It's that time, the lazy days of summer are coming to an end! Meet the teacher, class schedules,...

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Mothers advice :)

My daughter is turning 10yrs. old in 6 days. For the last year now she has had severe mood swings, migrane...

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Hallucinations in an otherwise healthy 10-year-old...

My 10-year-old is complaining of occasional hallucinations. She seems otherwise healthy...well behaved, good...

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Daughter truly believes her own lies

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9 year old has mood swings

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Teenage daughter lack of friends

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Teenage Drug use

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