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Rhune
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Mothers and Daughters
« on: Mar 4^th, 2004, 5:31pm »

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DEAR ABBY: I have questions about "growing up." I am 15 and want to talk to my mom about it, but I'm embarrassed. We talk about some stuff, but most of the time I wait until I can't stand it anymore and finally talk to her.

Do you have any ideas about making it easier for me to open up to my mom? I want to just walk through the front door and say, "Hey, Mom, I've got a question" -- but I can't. I'm too shy.

Abby, please help! -- TOO SHY IN A SMALL TOWN

DEAR TOO SHY: I'm sad to say your question is very common. It is repeated in nearly every batch of mail I receive. Teenage girls want to talk to their mothers, but they are afraid to reach out.

What I recommend are scheduled mother-daughter dinners, one-on-one time where there are no distractions, and feelings can be discussed, questions answered and opinions and attitudes aired and explained. This quality time can be the basis of precious memories and the foundation for trust and closeness. If this seems far-fetched, consider how many thousands of young girls have such distant relationships with their mothers that the only person they feel they can confide in is an advice columnist. Mothers, please reach out to your daughters. You'll be glad you did.

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« Reply #1 on: Mar 4^th, 2004, 5:31pm »

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I thought this one was a good one to pass along...

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« Reply #2 on: Mar 4^th, 2004, 6:10pm »

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thanks rhune

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« Reply #3 on: Mar 4^th, 2004, 7:12pm »

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That's nice rhune... I hope dads could also reach out to their sons also.. Grin

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« Reply #4 on: Mar 5^th, 2004, 10:16am »

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Thanks Rhune. I needed that. I have been telling myself that I need to have more one on one with Kaci. Maybe this will jumpstart me.

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« Reply #5 on: Mar 5^th, 2004, 10:18am »

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What a great suggestion. I try to make mother daughter times special.

Also I try to foster special child relationships with relatives too. These really are special memories. Hopefully by providing the nurturing environment, then the talking will follow. It's hard to find that balance between prodding and nurturing sometimes.

I enjoyed reading this.

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