Children And More
13 going on generous
By Lauri Hennessey
I recall a woman telling me once at party years ago that her 12-year-old was rebelling, starting to date boys too early, and starting to be snappy and surly.
I listened with trepidation, holding my new baby in my arms and wondering how I could avoid this fate. I remember the woman sighed deeply and said (something to the effect), "I don't know what good it will do me to correct anything at this point. All of those parenting experts say that once your kid hits 13, you've done pretty much all you can do anyway.