Page 1 of 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 > Last » 10-06-2014, 08:52 AM ashpelham Location: Birmingham, Alabama 2,056 posts, read 2,133,869 times Reputation: 3535 Advertisements I hate to be the debbie downer of the day, but my teenage daughter, whom we love so much, simply doesn't bring me the joy I used to have from her.



I guess it's the attitude we get from this child, but all i see her as anymore is a money drain. The only time she speaks to us is when she needs something. Won't even sit in the room with us.



I told my wife this morning that i just don't see her as anything but a financial liability now.



My attitude sucks too, it seems.

10-06-2014, 08:57 AM another_hot-day Location: Austin, TX 2,722 posts, read 4,962,153 times Reputation: 2217 Quit giving her the handouts then. 10-06-2014, 08:59 AM rhiannon67 Location: Palmer/Fishhook, Alaska 1,282 posts, read 1,018,297 times Reputation: 1952 If she's old enough to work, have her find a job to earn the money she needs to buy those things she wants. Teaches responsibility and the beginnings of a work ethic 10-06-2014, 09:01 AM hothulamaui 14,407 posts, read 15,628,438 times Reputation: 12211 teenagers can be a pain, they are learning how to be independent. kids can't stay 6 years old where they think the world revolves around their parents. appreciate all the good that she is, understand this is a phase. try to talk to her about what she is interested in, get to know who she is now, not who you think or want her to be. she is becoming her own person. if you hate that all she wants is money, give her some jobs to do so she can earn it. shake off your attitude or you will lose the love she has for you. remember you are the grown up. 10-06-2014, 09:04 AM convextech 16,719 posts, read 16,049,165 times Reputation: 41284 Quote: ashpelham Originally Posted by I hate to be the debbie downer of the day, but my teenage daughter, whom we love so much, simply doesn't bring me the joy I used to have from her.



I guess it's the attitude we get from this child, but all i see her as anymore is a money drain. The only time she speaks to us is when she needs something. Won't even sit in the room with us.



I told my wife this morning that i just don't see her as anything but a financial liability now.



My attitude sucks too, it seems. Next time tell her to go get a job, or make her do some chores around the house. Nothing is free in life. 10-06-2014, 09:05 AM Zeurich Location: The Netherlands 4,294 posts, read 3,324,678 times Reputation: 4301 I think it is the age. That they think they know better than any one else, mam and dad does not know nothing but I do. Don't give money. How far you keep giving she never learn. Let her to work in some where or just let her to do some house hold like cleaning washing ironing then pay for that. Being angry or shouting at them wont help. 10-06-2014, 09:34 AM steelstress 6,493 posts, read 10,481,386 times Reputation: 10999 It's normal... and yes, they are a drain. Hardly anyone likes to admit that, no matter how true it is. 10-06-2014, 09:38 AM bellakin123 Location: Long Island, NY 7,846 posts, read 11,527,909 times Reputation: 9210 Quote: ashpelham Originally Posted by I hate to be the debbie downer of the day, but my teenage daughter, whom we love so much, simply doesn't bring me the joy I used to have from her.



I guess it's the attitude we get from this child, but all i see her as anymore is a money drain. The only time she speaks to us is when she needs something. Won't even sit in the room with us.



I told my wife this morning that i just don't see her as anything but a financial liability now.



My attitude sucks too, it seems. Wow, I know you're annoyed that your daughter asks for money but to say that you only see her as a financial liability is just awful. How old is she? 15? 16? Working age? Make her earn it and give her an attitude adjustment. 10-06-2014, 09:43 AM nikitakolata Location: Chicago 3,285 posts, read 5,093,930 times Reputation: 4088 I'm not a parent, but I would try and remind yourself that this is a temporary state. Teenagers suck, from what I've been told. I'm sure I wasn't a picnic back then myself. But, now that I'm an adult, I'm not a drain on my parents. In fact, the flow of funds has reversed and I've given them money when they needed it (I hired my dad at $1000/week in cash to help us with some remodeling when he was unemployed, for example). So, just remember that someday your child will be an adult with a job and won't need your financial support. If you're lucky they will invite you over and spend time with you just to do it, not because they need anything. They may even help you with things you want and need. At least that's how things are in my family now.



Of course, I had a job in high school; I started working at age 12 and haven't stopped. It's probably time for your daughter to get a job... 10-06-2014, 09:44 AM stan4 Location: Texas 44,266 posts, read 56,083,934 times Reputation: 73417 I'm not sure you're supposed to like teenagers. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.



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