Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I think they got tired of him saying "I have to ask my mom." So now they just ask me directly! They are nice boys and usually I say yes. I am amused that they try very hard to be correct in their spelling and grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 :) That is funny! As if good grammer will score points so you will say yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 :lol: Sometimes it's just easier to speak directly to the "gatekeeper", yanno? On a side note...One of the joys of raising teens, for me, is the development of "auntie" type relationships with many of my kids' friends. I love it when the kids call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I think they got tired of him saying "I have to ask my mom." So now they just ask me directly! They are nice boys and usually I say yes. I am amused that they try very hard to be correct in their spelling and grammar. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ooh... good communication skills practice as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Aww, cute. I am loving this stage so far - give me a sarcastic teen over a whiny toddler any day, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 The latest text exchange was a "no". His friend wanted me to ok a game rated M. He took it well:) I'm getting the impression that for this group of kids, that I'm the only mom who actively cares and researches what the kids are doing. It's also funny. When these boys are over here, they seem to end up in whatever room I'm working in at the time. Not the stereotype of teens trying to push the adults away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slone07 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This is great! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 That's awesome! I want to be the go-to mom... can I use you as my example? Because clearly you've done something right :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 That's awesome! I want to be the go-to mom... can I use you as my example? Because clearly you've done something right :) I couldn't tell you one thing I've done. Other than perhaps to say "hi" to the boys and to talk to them when they talk to me! But I wouldn't think that is so unusual. I think perhaps ds has done more to pave the way for me because he obviously respects me and wants to include me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 His friends texting you is a sign that your son respects you and that the friends respect you. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I can relate. My 18yo's two best friends will text and ask me what's for dinner to see if they want to show up. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 That's cute! I love it. Good job mom setting up open lines of communication for the teen years! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 So cute! I have a neighborhood friend whose son's friends, the summer after they graduated from high school, started telling her if they wouldn't be staying the night. She pretended not to be amused. Isn't it great when you like your kids' friends? So much better than the other way around! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I can relate. My 18yo's two best friends will text and ask me what's for dinner to see if they want to show up. :001_smile: They haven't done that yet! In fact one of the boys was extremely shocked that I serve vegetables and that my kids eat them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 That is so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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