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[Re: Willieboy]
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10/22/07 04:58 PM
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Now boy, have my daughter home before 10 when i have to call my parole officer. If i have to go back inside b/c i missed my call b/c i was out looking for you, lets just say strike #3 isn't too far off.
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: din]
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10/22/07 05:07 PM
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They didn't even notice my face camo. vic, this is why you are one of my favorite people ever. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Yup! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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10/22/07 10:01 PM
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Having raised two fine children, and having no grandchildren, I find myself wanting to adopt the children of others, to kind of fill the emptiness left when my kids moved on with their lives.
Dan, I don't envy you the challenges before you. With the ever present threat of drugs and the fact kids want to grow up so fast these days, you have your work cut out for you. I would love to share my insights with you, as one who came up hard but overcame my past, but the forums are probably not the place to do it.
Put simply, my advice would be to hold your daughter close and be sure she knows you are always there for her, e.g., she can always talk to you, about anything. In other words, do your best to keep the lines of communications open. I would also suggest you err on the side of strictness. In today's world, too much freedom can be deadly, IMO. Always know where she is, when she'll be home and who she's with. Give her boundaries and make sure she stays within them.
When my son entered his adolescent years, I sat him down and told him, before there was a hint of a problem, that during the next few years he would undergo changes and that there could be conflict between us. Then I assured him that I loved him and would not let him do anything that would be harmful to him. I told him I'd take care of him during these troubled times and all he had to do was trust me and do as he was told. He seemed to take this well and there were no surprises for him. When he got out of line, I reminded him of this conversation and set the boundaries.
Hold her close and love her, because all to soon, she'll grow up.
Last edited by Willieboy; 10/23/07 01:16 AM.
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Willieboy]
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10/22/07 10:41 PM
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Very heartfelt and well said Bill!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Evolute]
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10/22/07 11:52 PM
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Dan, Don't forget to warn her that all men are dogs. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> My exact concern... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> Dan
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Horn Dog]
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10/22/07 11:54 PM
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As a father of three daughters, all I can say is hope for the best. By the time they reach dating age their characters are already formed. You no longer have the control you once had. It is nerve wracking, but that's the way it is. I used to be able to use the deranged Viet Nam vet act to scare the boys, but the ones in school now are too stupid to know that there was a Viet Nam war, and that they really are in grave danger around me. They didn't even notice my face camo. I would recommend something large, sharp and shiny. A DFLE would work. It's for the children! LOL and brilliant at the same time Thanks Dan
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Willieboy]
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10/23/07 12:03 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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Having raised two fine children, and having no grandchildren, I find myself wanting to adopt the children of others, to kind of fill the emptiness left when my kids moved on with their lives.
Dan, I don't envy you the challenges before you. WIth the ever present threat of drugs and the fact kids want to grow up so fast these days, you have your work cut out for you. I would love to share my insights with you, as one who came up hard but overcame my past, but the forums are probably not the place to do it.
Put simply, my advice would be to hold your daughter close and be sure she knows you are always there for her, e.g., she can always talk to you, about anything. In other words, do your best to keep the lines of communications open. I would also suggest you err on the side of strictness. In today's world, too much freedom can be deadly, IMO. Always know where she is when she'll be home and who she's with. Give her boundaries and make sure she stays within them.
When my son entered his adolescent years, I sat him down and told him, before there was a hint of a problem, that during the next few years he would undergo changes and that there could be conflict between us. Then I assured him that I loved him and would not let him do anything that would be harmful to him. I told him I'd take care of him during these troubled times and all he had to do was trust me and do as he was told. He seemed to take this well and there were no surprises for him. When he got out of line, I reminded him of this conversation and set the boundaries.
Hold her close and love her, because all to soon, she'll grow up. Great advice. She is a great kid and she knows where the lines are drawn but it does not keep me from worrying. I am thinking that we should get a group shot of the Yard Dogs, holding their blades and print the photo on business cards that read Dating Insurance Company..."We guarantee safe and fun dating...or else" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Dan
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Gravelface]
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10/23/07 12:05 AM
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My little girl is 4...so I figure I have about 10 more years to prep myself. Guns, knives, steroids, gang friends, police friends.....and a large pasture with lots of digging room. I have met your little girl and your life is going to be as ugly as mine. She is a doll! Dan
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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10/23/07 12:14 AM
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i have no advice but my bestfriend is having a little girl in december..i'll bump this thread in 16years <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Horn Dog]
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10/23/07 12:18 AM
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I used to be able to use the deranged Viet Nam vet act to scare the boys, but the ones in school now are too stupid to know that there was a Viet Nam war, and that they really are in grave danger around me. They didn't even notice my face camo. I would recommend something large, sharp and shiny. A DFLE would work. It's for the children! Brilliant!
"In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is a gazelle."- African proverb
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: gryps]
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10/23/07 12:23 AM
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Dan, you might find some inspiration in the late John Candy's classic "Uncle Buck". There's a sequence involving a creep, a young lady, Uncle Buck, and a hatchet that I think you would appreciate. If not, there's great advice on how to cook pancakes with a snowshovel.
"In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is a gazelle."- African proverb
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Re: My Daughters 1st Date?
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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10/23/07 01:04 AM
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Having raised two fine children, and having no grandchildren, I find myself wanting to adopt the children of others, to kind of fill the emptiness left when my kids moved on with their lives.
Dan, I don't envy you the challenges before you. WIth the ever present threat of drugs and the fact kids want to grow up so fast these days, you have your work cut out for you. I would love to share my insights with you, as one who came up hard but overcame my past, but the forums are probably not the place to do it.
Put simply, my advice would be to hold your daughter close and be sure she knows you are always there for her, e.g., she can always talk to you, about anything. In other words, do your best to keep the lines of communications open. I would also suggest you err on the side of strictness. In today's world, too much freedom can be deadly, IMO. Always know where she is when she'll be home and who she's with. Give her boundaries and make sure she stays within them.
When my son entered his adolescent years, I sat him down and told him, before there was a hint of a problem, that during the next few years he would undergo changes and that there could be conflict between us. Then I assured him that I loved him and would not let him do anything that would be harmful to him. I told him I'd take care of him during these troubled times and all he had to do was trust me and do as he was told. He seemed to take this well and there were no surprises for him. When he got out of line, I reminded him of this conversation and set the boundaries.
Hold her close and love her, because all to soon, she'll grow up. Great advice. She is a great kid and she knows where the lines are drawn but it does not keep me from worrying. I am thinking that we should get a group shot of the Yard Dogs, holding their blades and print the photo on business cards that read Dating Insurance Company..."We guarantee safe and fun dating...or else" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Dan I would prefer the motto of "You didn't see nothing." <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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