tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950958699663796602.post7146035665509115874..comments2024-02-14T23:41:47.220-06:00Comments on My Life as a Trauma Mama: Boundaries IIAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376339735923531053noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950958699663796602.post-46479901627008133152013-04-11T16:32:18.114-05:002013-04-11T16:32:18.114-05:00Michelle, Your teen that wants expanded boundaries...Michelle, Your teen that wants expanded boundaries but keeps their own world pretty small anyway sounds a lot like Youngest Son. He wants more freedom, he says. I think he just wants to have the idea that he can make his own decisions without tight reigns if he chooses. So, we've expanded the boundaries we know he can handle, but we still keep the ones we know he's not ready for (like Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376339735923531053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950958699663796602.post-54887322958642009542013-04-11T07:26:32.019-05:002013-04-11T07:26:32.019-05:00We too have tight boundaries that are adjusted to ...We too have tight boundaries that are adjusted to the needs of each child. My kids are not allowed to do as many other teens do as far as coming and going so freely or hanging out at the shopping center, having boyfriends, etc. One of my children (adopted) finds comfort in it. Another is ready to have more freedom and we would allow it bur perhaps this teen doesn't truly feel ready because Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791460238132656865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950958699663796602.post-31664280252423573572013-04-09T13:23:55.343-05:002013-04-09T13:23:55.343-05:00Well said. We frequently get criticized for simil...Well said. We frequently get criticized for similar things because we have similar boundaries in place for our kids. Whatever. They don't live with our kids. <br /><br />We allowed our 13 yr old to have a birthday party last week. This was the first party he's had since he was 8 (and before we knew better!) He invited 3 friends. This was a huge deal for him! He had to make all the callsDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444891084585965661noreply@blogger.com