Oh, Barbara, forgive me! I didn't mean to get you worried about the teenage years. I was just joking around, just like people kid about the "terrible two's." Sometimes it just helps parents of teens to vent about the crazy things their teens do.
After all that kidding about my boys, I must say they are great kids. They both are honor roll students---my oldest is very gifted in the areas of computer/arts/photography; my youngest is a wonderful golfer. It amazes me that they have these gifts. I certainly don't have any of these talents! All kidding aside, it has been a joy watching them develop as individuals. My boys are total opposites in looks, personality and interests; no one can believe they are brothers, but that is what makes parenting them so interesting (and sometimes so challenging.)
It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job of raising your three boys. I know people say this to you all the time, but just enjoy them now, because once they get that driver's license (or start riding with other teens that do), you really don't have that much "control" over what they do. Once they have this independence, you just have to pray that you have guided them in their younger years and that they will make wise decisions on their own when you are not around. It's a scary thing sometimes, but, as my husband says, you just have to trust that they will do the right thing.
I think it's great that you are stablishing rules for the computer, PlayStation and tv. Many parents don't monitor this at all, and that's where the problems come in.
I also admire you for going back to school. I know that can't be easy while raising a family. Congratulations and good luck to you in your classes as you pursue a nursing career.
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