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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 28, 2014 13:02:16 GMT
I have decided that teenagers are really just giant toddlers just with a larger vocabulary.
They whine, they pout, they have temper tantrums, they complain, they play with their food, they smell funny...the list goes on and on.
*sigh*
The only difference now is that I can't pick them up and put them in time out.
(ETA: because I hit the button too soon)
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Post by wellway on Jul 28, 2014 13:20:29 GMT
You make me laugh when I read your posts. I'm still at the tween stage, have my fingers crossed for the next few years.
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Post by momstime on Jul 28, 2014 13:27:14 GMT
I'll take 5 toddlers over 1 brooding teenager any day of the week! My last child is almost 19, and he is by far my easiest child. Just keep repeating "This too shall pass" and you will eventually see light on the other side.
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Post by caro on Jul 28, 2014 13:27:31 GMT
I've always said teens were just like 2 year olds except bigger. It gets better when they are 25. Haha
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Post by TankTop on Jul 28, 2014 13:28:42 GMT
I think you are exactly right.
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Post by Judie in Oz on Jul 28, 2014 13:30:07 GMT
The child who was the problem toddler is now the problem teen. When he was little you couldn't keep up with him; now he's 19 it's hard to get him to do anything! Not sure which I prefer ...
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Post by miominmio on Jul 28, 2014 13:30:52 GMT
There are similarities, but toddlers generally get over their temper tantrums quicker than a teenager.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 13:31:39 GMT
I had 3 who were very close in age to each other.
So, yes, I feel for you.
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Post by gonewalkabout on Jul 28, 2014 13:32:27 GMT
Lol!!! I also think you are exactly right.
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Post by Rachel on Jul 28, 2014 13:33:49 GMT
I work at a high school and I've been saying the same thing for years! It's actually pretty funny.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jul 28, 2014 13:38:33 GMT
I was just shopping with 2 of mine yesterday, they wandering off in two different stores and I had to finally resort to texting them to find them! I told them they were worse than toddlers trying to keep track of them!
And yeah i'm in the camp that toddlers were way easier!
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 28, 2014 13:44:59 GMT
There are similarities, but toddlers generally get over their temper tantrums quicker than a teenager. That's the damn truth. Mr. Broody McBrooderton just woke up still wearing his cranky pants. Once that boy gets his teeth in a "OMG SHE IS SO UNFAIR" bone- he won't give it up to save his life.  |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 28, 2014 13:49:37 GMT
I agree, without the worry of what they are up to when away from home.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 28, 2014 13:53:43 GMT
I agree, without the worry of what they are up to when away from home. And driving. Which is what precipitated this whole tantrum. OMG. I always hear stories from friends about their girls, but I bet my bank account that this boy would give any hormonal girl a run for her money. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 28, 2014 13:55:27 GMT
You make me laugh when I read your posts. I'm still at the tween stage, have my fingers crossed for the next few years. Want the boy for the day? He can show you what you can look forward to- or maybe send you off to research boarding schools.  |
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Post by redayh on Jul 28, 2014 14:09:11 GMT
That scares me. (As the first time Mom to a 16 month old).
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Post by pattipea on Jul 28, 2014 14:12:53 GMT
I know there are times when you feel all you can do is pull your hair out, but all too soon they're grown and gone and you miss SOME of that old chaos. Your payback will be someday when you see that he has a child just like he used to be!! Good luck :-)
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 14:15:21 GMT
19 year old DS just broke up with his girlfriend. AND his neck is sore. He's quite the delight *sarcasm* . Last night, I finally said, "Don't dump on me!" and he replied, "You're the only one here to dump on!"  |
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Post by Merge on Jul 28, 2014 14:26:14 GMT
My 13 year old had a tantrum yesterday about DH's political beliefs (she leans liberal like me, she thinks, and comes completely unglued if DH makes a negative comment about Wendy Davis). Then she had a tantrum about our tentative-maybe-possibly travel plans for Christmas, which are not to a destination of her liking.
Then she put herself down for a nap, and we were all grateful.
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 28, 2014 14:28:28 GMT
Indeed. They can also be HCM: hormonally charged morons.  |
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Post by gloryjoy on Jul 28, 2014 14:28:37 GMT
There are similarities, but toddlers generally get over their temper tantrums quicker than a teenager. Yeah, you can often distract a toddler but not a teenager. |
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Post by raindancer on Jul 28, 2014 14:28:37 GMT
I saw a meme awhile back that said a teen is just a toddler with ten years experience. I agree. Sometimes I laugh. Out loud. That rarely goes over well but good lord sometimes it is just so over the top!
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Post by donna on Jul 28, 2014 14:33:26 GMT
I have also heard that whatever you don't deal with when they are toddlers you are going to deal with again in the teen years.
Teens also need as much sleep as toddlers.
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Post by johnnysmom on Jul 28, 2014 14:55:28 GMT
Sounds about right. I have a 13yo who stomps about grumbling and rolling his eyes. And a 3yo who yells, slams doors and become a limp noodle when it's time to do something he doesn't like. Fun stuff. I don't know why dh is surprised when I'm crabby after putting up with that moodiness all day  |
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Post by mamatoa on Jul 28, 2014 15:00:04 GMT
So, the biggest issue in my 4 year olds life is making sure he is rested and fed. Are you all telling me this will come back when he is 14?  |
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 28, 2014 15:00:10 GMT
Send the alcohol my way -- I have a 14 year old and a 3 year old. It seems like someone is always throwing a fit about something. Oh, and I'm 40 and having my own fits. Good times. Good freakin' times.
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Post by scrapbookdiva on Jul 28, 2014 15:01:47 GMT
My sister has a theory that teenagers act this way so that parents are just a little less sad when they leave home. LOL!
I have an 17 and an 18 year old at home right now. I feel your pain! They are both leaving in the fall for school and I'm trying to remind myself that I will miss them in a few weeks. |
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 28, 2014 15:02:13 GMT
I am there with you. My 10 year old is getting a jump start on his brother and I am hoping he fizzles out before his teens.
But damn, the looking straight at you and then either not doing what you asked or doing whatever you asked him not to again may drive me insane
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Post by gar on Jul 28, 2014 15:05:39 GMT
I'll take the teens - at least I'll take mine who were pretty easy  Less physically exhausting at least! |
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 28, 2014 15:06:38 GMT
These threads make me feel so much better just to know I'm not alone. My 13 year old DD... oy. I wish I had a dollar for every time I hear "I KNOW!" or "I WILL!" (and of course, the things she's reacting to never wind up getting done without multiple reminders, which lead to my other favorite - the teen-perfected eye roll). UGH!
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Less physically exhausting at least!