My son has the opposite. Not because I am his mother that I will say this: He is good-looking, popular in school, an athlete, excellent student, great leader and conversationalist. He has girls pressuring him to "hook-up" and he rejects them all and then they get mad! he tells me that they go from a 10 to 0. Too clingly. They don't respect that he is just doesn't want a fling or a girlfriend that is going no where. He understands the meaning of being committed and fears there is no girls out there who thinks like he does. Can you imagine that?? He is almost 18 and going off to college in the Fall.
Hate to burst your bubble Helena, but your son very likely shows you a version of him that he WANTS you to see. I know cause I did the exact same thing when I was a teenager. My parents thought I was an ANGEL. Because that's exactly what I WANTED them to think. I was a great student (As and Bs), on the cheerleading squad, very outgoing, and what people would consider attractive and a good physique. I was going to parties and drinking, smoking pot, sometimes even harder drugs. Although I was TECHNICALLY a virgin until I was 20 and in college, I had heated make out sessions with several boyfriends, which I would dump for a new guy about every 3 months. But my parents didn't know ANY of this, because I let them believe what I WANTED them to believe. I knew what they wanted from me. And to stay on their good side, I pretended to be exactly what they wanted me to be. They thought their pretty, smart, social butterfly in a cheerleading outfit didn't date at all, because she only wanted to date once she was ready to get married. My friends and the boys I dated were confused as to why my parents never, ever met any of my boyfriends. And that was bc I knew that if my parents were aware that I was dating, my curfew would immediately get changed from 11pm to 9pm. Many times, to be able to stay out past 11pm, I would tell my parents that I was babysitting (they were ok w me coming home at WHATEVER time if I was babysitting- which I also genuinely did do - I was the top babysitter in our neighborhood) when I was actually going to a party or to hang out w my boyfriend. As long as I kept my grades up, my parents had no reason to doubt me! I did well in school, my friends were super polite when they came over, I went to Mass every Sunday. Now, I realize I am responding to a 4 year old comment lol, but just want to throw it out there - your teenager is NOT the angel you think they are. And if you believe that they are, you're a naive fool.
this daily mass remains a mystery for me. :) when do you do it if you have a job? ...even if there were churches that offer mass daily. the closest church to me hardly has sunday mass, they usually cancel it for the sake of other social activities like toddler groups and such. the church further away has mass twice a week, but they ask those who can make the Sunday mass, not to go on the Saturday one, it's mainly for those who have to work on Sundays, like nurses.
There is this app that I found really useful, you probably know about it already but anyhow. It's called Catholic Mass Times from Pablo Licheri, you can find it on Google play and on the AppStore too. It works all around the world!
His talks are literally addictive
handsome boss all day I know dude! way more addictive than the stuff we see, and hear from the media
Seriously!! I get to see him in a few weeks. 😁😁😁
My son has the opposite. Not because I am his mother that I will say this: He is good-looking, popular in school, an athlete, excellent student, great leader and conversationalist. He has girls pressuring him to "hook-up" and he rejects them all and then they get mad! he tells me that they go from a 10 to 0. Too clingly. They don't respect that he is just doesn't want a fling or a girlfriend that is going no where. He understands the meaning of being committed and fears there is no girls out there who thinks like he does. Can you imagine that?? He is almost 18 and going off to college in the Fall.
Helena Alicia Good job for your son!
God bless your son!! I’m so happy to hear that there are good men out there!!! 💖
I hope he found a good lady!
Hate to burst your bubble Helena, but your son very likely shows you a version of him that he WANTS you to see.
I know cause I did the exact same thing when I was a teenager. My parents thought I was an ANGEL. Because that's exactly what I WANTED them to think. I was a great student (As and Bs), on the cheerleading squad, very outgoing, and what people would consider attractive and a good physique.
I was going to parties and drinking, smoking pot, sometimes even harder drugs. Although I was TECHNICALLY a virgin until I was 20 and in college, I had heated make out sessions with several boyfriends, which I would dump for a new guy about every 3 months.
But my parents didn't know ANY of this, because I let them believe what I WANTED them to believe. I knew what they wanted from me. And to stay on their good side, I pretended to be exactly what they wanted me to be.
They thought their pretty, smart, social butterfly in a cheerleading outfit didn't date at all, because she only wanted to date once she was ready to get married. My friends and the boys I dated were confused as to why my parents never, ever met any of my boyfriends. And that was bc I knew that if my parents were aware that I was dating, my curfew would immediately get changed from 11pm to 9pm.
Many times, to be able to stay out past 11pm, I would tell my parents that I was babysitting (they were ok w me coming home at WHATEVER time if I was babysitting- which I also genuinely did do - I was the top babysitter in our neighborhood) when I was actually going to a party or to hang out w my boyfriend. As long as I kept my grades up, my parents had no reason to doubt me! I did well in school, my friends were super polite when they came over, I went to Mass every Sunday.
Now, I realize I am responding to a 4 year old comment lol, but just want to throw it out there - your teenager is NOT the angel you think they are. And if you believe that they are, you're a naive fool.
I love the stories you tell from your experience :)
"One drop at a time." That sentence hit me like a rock. I don't even know why.
Fun, relevant and Important. Thanks
The Sixth Commandment is not a suggestion.
Amazing talk
Amazing talk 💖
You are amazing
Can I see this article?
this daily mass remains a mystery for me. :) when do you do it if you have a job? ...even if there were churches that offer mass daily. the closest church to me hardly has sunday mass, they usually cancel it for the sake of other social activities like toddler groups and such. the church further away has mass twice a week, but they ask those who can make the Sunday mass, not to go on the Saturday one, it's mainly for those who have to work on Sundays, like nurses.
Shaara1 hi🤗 i am working fulltime and with the grace of God i can make it to daily mass...
There is this app that I found really useful, you probably know about it already but anyhow. It's called Catholic Mass Times from Pablo Licheri, you can find it on Google play and on the AppStore too. It works all around the world!
Super cool!!!!!
Umm wow. Thanks, Jason.