Change everything you're doing

Republic of Texas 2: Electric Boogaloo at January 05, 2014 08:20 AM

Change everything you're doing. Read her diary (never let her know). Check her cell and laptop histories daily. Know everywhere she goes, everyone she contacts, virtually or realspace. Lay down the law about health & cleanliness. Find wholesome, required family activities. Smack the smirk off. And get help now, you're already in deep trouble. Remember, you pay the rent & board & allowance.

I did none of the above, so I'm not speaking from experience. I respected our kids' space and privacy, anticipated their having the wisdom to tell good friends from bad, patiently endured the rebelliousness. Boy. was I dumb. I'm advising you to do otherwise for testing purposes. Let me know how it works....

:/