tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330172498764514199.post6757809721126396721..comments2023-11-02T14:45:08.846+05:30Comments on A parenting view of the World: Are they ready yet?shobhana shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15976214548565169192noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330172498764514199.post-70495914132329981542009-10-30T14:46:33.231+05:302009-10-30T14:46:33.231+05:30Thanks Seema. I agree that most of the time it is ...Thanks Seema. I agree that most of the time it is a catch twenty two situation with teenaged children at home. We always seem to be doing the fine balancing act.shobhana shenoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976214548565169192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330172498764514199.post-39090675666129163062009-10-30T12:01:24.586+05:302009-10-30T12:01:24.586+05:30This seems to be "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani" e...This seems to be "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani" esp. in households with teenage kids. I am often accused of being over-protective as my son is an only child, however, I like to think of myself as a mother with above average intelligence because of which, I think and feel a group of teenage boys without any supervision could turn into something dangerous. However, if you disagree all the time to the child's demand for freedom, it is definitely going to lead to ego-fights. My husband and I have sort of worked out a truce with my son, wherein he understands, that going to the club with friends for basketball and cricket sessions for a couple of hours without adult supervision is alright with parents. The club being two kms from our own house and knowing that coaches from the club are always around. He also knows that his parents will not agree to him spending the same amount of time at a mall on his own, atleast for some more years. Parenting is such a beautiful challenge and keeping yourself, your spouse and the child happy in a trying situation is one of the best juggling acts I have done.Seema Kininoreply@blogger.com