When your children began experiencing their "coming of age" issues, demands, and personalities, how did you deal with those dynamics?

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:41:38 -0500

"Footloose", the 1983 movie is a coming of age movie. The burning issues that caused parents and teenagers to collide were: drinking, driving, death, dancing, sex, and sin. I was in the Med when I saw this movie. The audio was Italian or French with English subtitles.

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Response by LTC Trent Klug made Dec 31 at 2025 3:32 AM

LTC Trent Klug — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:32:20 -0500

My kids are coming of age now and I'm still at a loss for how I'll deal with them. LOL

Response by SP5 Dennis Loberger made Dec 31 at 2025 4:02 AM

SP5 Dennis Loberger — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:02:34 -0500

This was when I was 34 so my kids were not the only ones coming of age.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Dec 31 at 2025 6:40 AM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:40:48 -0500

Although I THOUGHT I'd Replied To This Question, I'll Give It Another Shot - Just-In-Case
I Didn't. -- - Once My Daughters Hit The Age Of 18, I Became Their "Father" Or I'd Become Their "Dad", Depending Upon The Situation-- ANY Situation -- YES , Those Also. As A DAD - -- -OR I Could Lie To Them Like Most Men Giving "FATHERLY" Advise.
But I As Well As They Want The Truth & That's What The Get From Their "DAD" - If You Feed Your Children BULL- They'll Soon Discover It - And That's When Their Trust In You Begins Dwindling. - Don't Allow It To Happen To You -- Be Truthful -- And Your Children Will Appreciate It As Much As Mine Do.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 31 at 2025 7:36 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:36:31 -0500

Negotiation...figure out what you can't tolerate and hold to that...ignore or just "lightly protest" so they have limits to push against and get a feeling of independence when they cross those lines...
Example: our son colored his hair (hubby lost his mind over this, LOL), I said, I don't like it but it is your hair...and it will eventually grow out. What I cannot tolerate, is lying, drugs, cheating or stealing...need something? Ask!