The Joys of Raising a Pre-teen (almost a teenager)

[pix3lated_dream]

When they were a cute little toddler, they began to push boundaries to see what they can do and what they can not do. Some parents might even say that they are trying to push all the wrong buttons in regards to interacting with their parents. After some trial and error, this prodding of boundaries diminishes to almost a wonderful non-existent

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[johnmill79]

Yeah, I'm sure one can easily tell the difference between a clarinet and a flute. lol

You know, I feel like I never went through that preteen rebellion stage, and in some ways it has left me stunted in terms of my decision making ability. What that usually is about is the kid trying to figure out who he or she is separate of the parents. I do know its a difficult period for adults to deal with, though.

[pix3lated_dream]

What that usually is about is the kid trying to figure out who he or she is separate of the parents.
I tend to agree with this, it's interesting to see this first hand during the years of lil' pix3l growing up. It's a great time to help the child learn and discover themselves, but it can also be so frusterating because no matter how much you tell them, they don't listen to you till they find out for themselves at times.

left me stunted in terms of my decision making ability. I did the pre-teen and teenage rebellion thing and I learned from my mistakes and a lot of them were things that have changed my life good or bad. Many times thought I wish that I could take many of those wild decisions back... With that in mind though I can see how it would effect decision-making because this was a time that I pushed the limits and fell hard making me a much more cautious person who a tendency to overthink decisions now.

[flameprincess]

*grins* there is nothing quite like the honking of bad clarinet playing. (former clarinet and alto sax player)

[pix3lated_dream]

Here, here *honk*. I still get nightmares of beginner band 8-], my ears are sensitive.

hello!

[bonanzajellybee]

That is pretty cute. I remember doing things like that as a pre-teen and I turned out just fine.....ok bad example! Heh. Just testing the boundary waters.

Also love the new journal and layout. Very cool.

Re: hello!

[pix3lated_dream]

Lol, I think from what I know you turned out absolutely fine ;-] I'm not a good example myself, I was a horrible teenager *blushes*

I like the new layout too, thanks. Did you know the pretty lady in the picture with the lion is drew barrymore? Speaking of art, how is yours coming along?