Comments on: Yes, Parenting Gets Harder as Kids get Older

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:10:22 +0000

Thanks for your eloquent thoughts on parenting! My oldest is starting to move into the emotional side, and I feel the change-up. You have a great perspective!

By: The Funster

The Funster — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:55:26 +0000

Lolli,
I have two daughters a little over a year apart. One just started college and the other is now a senior in high school. Where did the time go? There were so many challenges along the way but it’s very rewarding when they get to be this age and leaving home for the first time and realize why you were so hard on them about certain things. My oldest even called me clear out of the blue just to thank me for all i did for her. She also commented on how some of her classmates didn’t have the discipline that she was taught and she thanked me for that too. Yes you are right, it may get tough at times, but it is very rewarding. Thank you for your post, I really did enjoy reading it.

By: Triplezmom

Triplezmom — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 16:29:54 +0000

My kids’ preschool teacher told me the same thing as I struggled with a screaming toddler, a crying infant and a stomping preschooler one day. . . .now I’m finally starting to believe her! Her mantra was always, “Bigger kids, bigger problems.”

By: Jenn @TheRebelChick

Jenn @TheRebelChick — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:16:11 +0000

I only have one but I know what you mean…Angeline has two years until she’s off to college and I’m freaking out! I used to think I would be so excited to have my freedom after she went off to college but I’m actually dreading it.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:48:14 +0000

I totally agree with you. I have two daughters….one is a sophomore in college studying to be a trauma nurse and the other is a junior in high school. I homeschooled them both all their academic days until college. It is a joy to see them grow up and make their own decisions, however, it is really hard when they make choices that you know aren’t the best. College years seem like they would be easier, but take it from this mom and others (we talked about this very subject last night at Bunco), it is even harder. Now, we mothers have to sit back and just offer wisdom and advice. Ultimately, it is their decision to take it or not. A mother is never done caring for her kids no matter how old they are.

By: Eliza Ferree

Eliza Ferree — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:33:57 +0000

Wow, it was as if I wrote this post myself, minus the fact my oldest is a boy and only a junior but he’s already sending out for those scholarships and my heart just bursts with excitement and sadness. I am so happy and proud of him and even myself because I know I have raised him right. I’m the mother of 5 children, the youngest is 9 months old and recently I started hanging out with those a decade younger than myself. My oldest even pointed it out but as I told him, I need adult interaction and they do too. I get that side of life, I didn’t then but I do now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom, I know while it is sad moments they are also very treasured and cherished and worth every bit of wonderful we ever went through.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:56:45 +0000

In reply to Jody. Yep. Being a mom isn't easy but it is so rewarding. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:55:43 +0000

In reply to Emily. Emily, you are so right! The more you learn, the harder the new lessons are because you can handle them. Thanks for the compliment on the kids. :) I'm pretty proud!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:54:10 +0000

In reply to Ashley S. He'll 17 before you know it. Now THOSE are some fun conversations! :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:53:23 +0000

In reply to Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog). Yes, it goes by SO fast! I really love your point, though - we need to enjoy every minute, even the hard ones.