My boys are growing up and I?m not sure I am ready. I knew this day was coming but I didn?t think it would happen so fast.? My oldest is heading to middle school and the youngest will be going to third grade.? I?m not sure where the time has gone- It has all happened so fast.? And as they grow up, I know I will be faced with the fact that they don’t want to hang out with me anymore.? Am I ready for that?? Absolutely not!
Are you worried that your kids don?t want to hang out with you?anymore?
I recently had the opportunity to write a guest post over at Jen and Barb – Mom Life which focused on that very same question.
In the video below, Jen and Barb chat with clinical psychologist & TV personality, Dr. Michelle Golland as they discuss what parents should do when their children pull away.
I would love for you to check out my guest post at Jen and Barb, Mom Life and join the conversation. I’d appreciate if you would stop by and leave a comment!
Note: I received compensation for my guest post on Jen and Barb ? Mom Life.
My 15 year old doesn’t hang out but whats worse is I just told him we are getting a van. He’s already mortified. I love it lol
So far my kids haven’t got to this age but it should be soon. My oldest is 15 and I know she isn’t going to want to stay home when she can start driving.
It’s a natural part of growing up, I think. It’s not you, it’s them! ;)
In our experience, they do come back. We spend time with my mom all the time.
fortunately I still have a few years until this will happen!
In the next couple of years I’m going to have a pre-teen and one of the biggest concerns my husband and I have is continuing to nurture our relationship with him through these years when they don’t want us around as much!
I have 3 teenagers now, and no they don’t really want to hang out as much. On the weekends frequently they are all doing their own thing, and it is an adjustment.