<![CDATA[Do you have a good relationship with you children?]]>I heard many ppl talk about this and I’m worrying myself too. When kids turned teen, they really detach from us? When did you realised this happen? at what age and what circumstances you feel it that way?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/49855/do-you-have-a-good-relationship-with-you-childrenRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 09:12:32 GMTSat, 19 Jan 2013 14:16:02 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:22:21 GMT]]>Yes, of course, he is just a baby. How I wish we can have good relationship forever.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/973416https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/973416Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:22:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:11 GMT]]>

Joule:
toddles:

[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]

in case I kena :spank: for being :offtopic:, I'd say yup, mums need to be very conscious that we treat our kids in an age appropriate way... somehow mums seem to always be caught in a time warp, even when their kids become parents :yikes: still treating them like kids... 😓

yeah. Good gracious, my mother nags like mad when I misplaced my keys (they were in my pants, in the washing machine) :frustrated: hallo I'm no longer a kid, I misplace my stuff from time to time, get over it already[/quote]haha maybe they still think we are kids cos we sound like teenagers...

but sometimes I wonder whether I'll be like that next time!! hopefully not!!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956871https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956871Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:54:57 GMT]]>[quote=\"UncleLim\"] Get him to help you do some things at home, like carrying heavier stuff and make him feel useful. quote]


Haha, totally agrees with Uncle Lim here as that was the way I raised my 2 boys too. Is it a man thing I wonder? :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956385https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956385Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:54:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:42:15 GMT]]>I believe the father's role at this (teen) age is very important; when they are young the mother is whom they will usually go to. But as they grow older, teenagers need a strong father figure to look up to for guidance, role-modeling, strength, direction. Teenagers tend to rely more upon their fathers for conversation, advice, and just 'being there'. Having said this, it does not mean that they love their mother less, as the mother will always have a special place in their heart. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956378https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956378Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:42:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:29:25 GMT]]>i like this advise!!!


UncleLim"]Boys in transition into young men should be treated differently. They may be more quiet and dislike being touched. I was like that when growing up. My son is like that too. My wife keeps talking to him as if he is a primary school kid although he is already as tall as me and speaks with a deep voice.

But less communication does not mean that he does not love his mother and his family. He appreciates it when you are with him at home although he does not say much. Instead of trying to hold his hand or cuddle him, just give him a playful punch on his arm. Get him to help you do some things at home, like carrying heavier stuff and make him feel useful. Ask him for advice on things like which handphone to upgrade to, and what movies are nice.[/quote]
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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/955206https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/955206Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:29:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:24:41 GMT]]>Me and my kids talk about anything under the sun:) like buddies.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/955195https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/955195Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:24:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:10:39 GMT]]>

Joule:
northernstar:

if boys are becoming teenager and still very attached to their mom, will they become mommy's boy after they become an adult?


no. but they will still expect mommy to clean and iron their clothes, mop floors and do things for them.

Joule is right. I see that my hubby and his siblings.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/954763https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/954763Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:10:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:56:30 GMT]]>I doubt many boys will become mummy’s boy…too sissy.

Don’t want him to be sticky too.
He puts his arm around my neck at times. Yes they’ll still expect mummy to pick up after them. My bull-headed brother asks my mother to do certain stuff for him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953950https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953950Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:56:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:40:44 GMT]]>

northernstar:
if boys are becoming teenager and still very attached to their mom, will they become mommy's boy after they become an adult?

no. but they will still expect mommy to clean and iron their clothes, mop floors and do things for them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953943https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953943Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:40:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:51:49 GMT]]>if boys are becoming teenager and still very attached to their mom, will they become mommy’s boy after they become an adult?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953845https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953845Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:51:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:33:16 GMT]]>

toddles:
Nebbermind:

[quote=\"Bellatklim\"]
Hope this is helpful 🙂


in case I kena :spank: for being :offtopic:, I'd say yup, mums need to be very conscious that we treat our kids in an age appropriate way... somehow mums seem to always be caught in a time warp, even when their kids become parents :yikes: still treating them like kids... 😓

[/quote]yeah. Good gracious, my mother nags like mad when I misplaced my keys (they were in my pants, in the washing machine) :frustrated: hallo I'm no longer a kid, I misplace my stuff from time to time, get over it already

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953837https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953837Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:33:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:04:54 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Bellatklim:

Don't judge them whenever you have a conversation with them.

Give an order that sound more like a suggesstion.
Give ideas of how they can handle their teenage issues and let them work it out.
Give them the space to think out of the box as long as they are on track or let them make small mistakes and learn form it.

If you find that you really cannot get into their world find an aunt or uncle that he likes to hang out with and seek their assistant to do so.

Sometimes reasoning and logic chat with them works alot better than anything else.

Hope this is helpful 🙂

Wah! U insurance or property agent? Your pic very pro leh! 😉

Then yr pix very....?

in case I kena :spank: for being :offtopic:, I'd say yup, mums need to be very conscious that we treat our kids in an age appropriate way... somehow mums seem to always be caught in a time warp, even when their kids become parents :yikes: still treating them like kids... 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953821Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:38:29 GMT]]>Boys in transition into young men should be treated differently. They may be more quiet and dislike being touched. I was like that when growing up. My son is like that too. My wife keeps talking to him as if he is a primary school kid although he is already as tall as me and speaks with a deep voice.


But less communication does not mean that he does not love his mother and his family. He appreciates it when you are with him at home although he does not say much. Instead of trying to hold his hand or cuddle him, just give him a playful punch on his arm. Get him to help you do some things at home, like carrying heavier stuff and make him feel useful. Ask him for advice on things like which handphone to upgrade to, and what movies are nice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953705Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:38:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:48:06 GMT]]>I agree with the others, he needs space and trusts from you, adolescent period is one where these teenagers just want to explore and experience life, having their own identity. Nevertheless, do communicate with him intimately, not in a pressurizing way or perhaps do some travelling/activities with him?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953326https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/953326Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:48:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:21:34 GMT]]>

Bellatklim:
Don't judge them whenever you have a conversation with them.

Give an order that sound more like a suggesstion.
Give ideas of how they can handle their teenage issues and let them work it out.
Give them the space to think out of the box as long as they are on track or let them make small mistakes and learn form it.

If you find that you really cannot get into their world find an aunt or uncle that he likes to hang out with and seek their assistant to do so.

Sometimes reasoning and logic chat with them works alot better than anything else.

Hope this is helpful 🙂
Wah! U insurance or property agent? Your pic very pro leh! 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944796https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944796Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:21:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:06:45 GMT]]>Don't judge them whenever you have a conversation with them.

Give an order that sound more like a suggesstion.
Give ideas of how they can handle their teenage issues and let them work it out.
Give them the space to think out of the box as long as they are on track or let them make small mistakes and learn form it.

If you find that you really cannot get into their world find an aunt or uncle that he likes to hang out with and seek their assistant to do so.

Sometimes reasoning and logic chat with them works alot better than anything else.

Hope this is helpful 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944569https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944569Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:06:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:05:59 GMT]]>Don't judge them whenever you have a conversation with them.

Give an order that sound more like a suggesstion.
Give ideas of how they can handle their teenage issues and let them work it out.
Give them the space to think out of the box as long as they are on track or let them make small mistakes and learn form it.

If you find that you really cannot get into their world find an aunt or uncle that he likes to hang out with and seek their assistant to do so.

Sometimes reasoning and logic chat with them works alot better than anything else.

Hope this is helpful 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944567https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/944567Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:05:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:20:54 GMT]]>ESP boys, they donch like to be treated like little kids in the public so sometimes they will keep a distance from their parents, ESP mom.


If u wanna get into their world, perhaps have some private time together, like over a quiet meal, or a frappe at the cafe…treat them like what u would treat your friends. Find out what they are interested in, rather than tell them what you want them to be interested in. Let them know u r interested I their well being rather than imposing your views on them. They will appreciate.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943344https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943344Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:20:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you have a good relationship with you children? on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:32:10 GMT]]>hey Wan Ting, I think for teens when they are going thru puberty, they are often at a stage of self discovery, going thru a lot of emotions and all. so i think if you realised that the relationship is not as close as before, give him some space to breathe and just be a friend for him. i think all teens need space(: but remember to be around for him so that when he runs into any problems, he know that you’ll be there.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/942910https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/942910Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:32:10 GMT