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Annnik Apr 23, 2008

Punishment for scaring the family...   (scarring?  scaring?  same thing!!)

Grounding?  Yes, but not enough...

No phones (cell or land)?  Yes, but not enough...

No friends over?  Yes, but STILL not enough...

Let's see... hmmm... what could be a big enough punishment for a 15 year old that runs off to Miami?  Notice the key words there... 15 years old.
(if ya missed it... http://www.teddy-talk.com/viewtopic.php?id=22963  )

OH!!  I know!!  Let's not sign the DRIVER'S PERMISSION SLIP FOR ANOTHER YEAR!!!!

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Good ex-husband!!  Good ex-husband!!

And I love you all for the hugs and prayers you sent... thought ya'll would like a giggle at her expense!!

DebbieD Apr 23, 2008

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:   Well I'm giggling!!!   :crackup:  :crackup:    :crackup:

Let's hope this one really sinks in for her!

Mo Beary Apr 23, 2008

I think you have the right idea - kids will try your patience!!!

Marlys Apr 23, 2008

Great idea and that is certainly a biggie compared to grounding and cell phones. I'm so glad you have her back. I hope she realizes what a scare that was for you. You know, sometimes kids just don't think.

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edie Apr 23, 2008

Good move! and so much easier on you than sticking to all the other choices!

Gijzette Apr 23, 2008

I think that is a wonderful punishment. I do hope it sinks in for her how scared you were.

Hugs,

Jodi Falk Apr 23, 2008

Oh my !! Kids will give you gray hair !! I have plenty to prove it !! I think you need to be really firm ...so you are doing a good job !!! Hang in there... being a good mom is really hard some times but someone has to do it !!!

patsylakebears Apr 24, 2008

     

FenBeary Folk Apr 24, 2008

what a cracking punishment and it will last one whole year :crackup:

"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction" Sir Issac Newton

cherylbruinwerks Apr 24, 2008

I saw someone on TV the other day whose kid had done something similar say that "we decided not to make a big deal of it - we didn't want to start WorldWar 3" . The host of the show (TD Jakes (love him!)) said " Your kids are worth the war". You and her Dad have shown her that her safety and wellbeing are worth something to you by giving her a lasting and well thought out punishment - I say GOOD FOR YOU!
Cheryl