2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[icy_mama]

TheAnswer:

I like to be hugged and kissed in public. Guess I have really thick skin.

:hi5: i have no problem with that too! hehehe...

[Candy08]

icy_mama:

TheAnswer:

I like to be hugged and kissed in public. Guess I have really thick skin.

:hi5: i have no problem with that too! hehehe...

My kids too, they don't mind hugging n kissing them in public.

Just off d topic, just want to find out are parents allowed on d kids graduation day? TIA.

[clay569]

For DS school, the form asked for the number of family members attending.

[Triple Js]

slmkhoo:

Triple Js:

we're going to go thru a diff phase...

if we show too much love to them, we will be termed as naggy...
if we don't ask too much about them, they say we don't care and ignore them...
if we treat them as young adult, they say we are unfair to them cos they are still kids.. :slapshead:

it seems that we used to see parents mood in the past.. but now, it's reverse... :faint:

It's a period of adjustment on both sides, at least that's what I've told my teens. With consideration and accommodation on both sides, it can be managed without too much confrontation. One important thing I told my kids is that they are free to tell me it they feel I'm too naggy or treating them as little kids or asking too much of them, but they must tell me politely and without anger, and they must also hear my side of the story. On my part, I try to take note of what they say and not get angry, and adjust how I treat them if it's reasonable. I also allow them to tell me when they need to retreat into their 'hole' for a while and not require them to do everything according to my timetable (like I did when they were little). And one rule in our family is that everyone needs to inform the rest when activities impact the others - like meals (they must tell me in advance if they will be in or out or what time they need to eat), outings (we tell them in advance when there are gatherings where there presence is required) etc. It's worked so far.

agreed.. i also alway emphasize to them it's the attitude i mind most... at times when they (esp. DD1) show me that irritated attitude, i will need to tune her back. :wrongmove:

[Triple Js]

icy_mama:

TheAnswer:

I like to be hugged and kissed in public. Guess I have really thick skin.

:hi5: i have no problem with that too! hehehe...

mine too... but i guess mine is easier cos all gals... gals tends to be more :hugs: :snuggles:

[clay569]

DS doesn’t want hold hand with me in public but if we need part ways he’d still give me a quick kiss. Sometimes when I insisted on holding his hand, he’d put his hand straight down as if trying to hide…a weird feeling like I’m back to my own teenage years - cannot let relatives catch me holding hand with boy.

[Candy08]

clay569:

For DS school, the form asked for the number of family members attending.

My DD just mentioned it to me but I think no forms given out yet. But told my DH d date.

Thanks.

[TheAnswer]

clay569:

DS doesn't want hold hand with me in public but if we need part ways he'd still give me a quick kiss. Sometimes when I insisted on holding his hand, he'd put his hand straight down as if trying to hide...a weird feeling like I'm back to my own teenage years - cannot let relatives catch me holding hand with boy.

Isn't a quick kiss better than holding hands?

[clay569]

TheAnswer:

clay569:

DS doesn't want hold hand with me in public but if we need part ways he'd still give me a quick kiss. Sometimes when I insisted on holding his hand, he'd put his hand straight down as if trying to hide...a weird feeling like I'm back to my own teenage years - cannot let relatives catch me holding hand with boy.

Isn't a quick kiss better than holding hands?

I want both.... :oops:

[janet88]

clay569:

DS doesn't want hold hand with me in public but if we need part ways he'd still give me a quick kiss.

wow, you still have a kiss...mine is like a 'touch me not'.