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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Hi kids.

My son will be 12 tomorrow. I can't believe that 12 years have already gone by. Next year he'll be a teenager.

I only hope he doesn't end up on AMHD asking about girls. ;)

Alty, you know we would take care of him like our own. :)

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Originally Posted by Cat1864

Alty, you know we would take care of him like our own. :)

Does that mean we plan on beating him senseless with his own words till he gives in ?

Oh, I'm not worried about the advice he'd get, I just think he's too young to be interested in girls yet. ;)

If he has to ask someone, I'd hope that if he can't come to me, he'd come here. I know you'd all take care of him for me, make sure he's on the right track. That's one thing I know I can count on. :)

I'm just not ready for my little boy to date.

Chin whiskers and shaving? No! He's recently started using underarm deodorant. That was a big enough shock for me. I'm not ready for razors and shaving cream. :(

Sigh. Where did the time go?

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Does that mean we plan on beating him senseless with his own words till he gives in ?

:eek: Dad, we need to talk. ;)

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

He already did. I told him it was fine to date two girls at one time as long as one didn't know about the other. :eek:

I saw that thread, great advice Kit ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

:eek: Dad, we need to talk. ;)

Lol.. oh no!! :o

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Originally Posted by albear

i saw that thread, great advice Kit ;)

Thanks Bear... Glad Alty didn't see it:eek:

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Originally Posted by albear

i saw that thread, great advice Kit ;)

Not funny. ;)

He does have a crush on one of the girls in his class. He's liked her since last year, and they're both going to the same junior high next year, so he's giddy about that.

She's adorable, I have to say that he has good taste. So far it's all been innocent. He gave her a gift for Christmas last year, and she gave him a hug. That's it. I'm just waiting for the day that he asks me if he can go on a date.

What's the age limit most parents have for dating now? Personally, I think no one on one dating until 16. Is that too strict? Not strict enough?

I don't mind him going on group dates when he's 14, but no one on one. Am I dreaming?

I'm not ready for this. :(

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Thanks Bear...

Kit, I know you'd never do that. If you knew it was my son posting, you'd tell him to stay home, read a book, and not make his mother a nervous wreck. ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Not funny. ;)

He does have a crush on one of the girls in his class. He's liked her since last year, and they're both going to the same junior high next year, so he's giddy about that.

She's adorable, I have to say that he has good taste. So far it's all been innocent. He gave her a gift for Christmas last year, and she gave him a hug. That's it. I'm just waiting for the day that he asks me if he can go on a date.

What's the age limit most parents have for dating now? Personally, I think no one on one dating until 16. Is that too strict? Not strict enough?

I don't mind him going on group dates when he's 14, but no one on one. Am I dreaming?

I'm not ready for this. :(

I'll bet he's a little charmer:) A nice one.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Not funny. ;)

He does have a crush on one of the girls in his class. He's liked her since last year, and they're both going to the same junior high next year, so he's giddy about that.

She's adorable, I have to say that he has good taste. So far it's all been innocent. He gave her a gift for Christmas last year, and she gave him a hug. That's it. I'm just waiting for the day that he asks me if he can go on a date.

What's the age limit most parents have for dating now? Personally, I think no one on one dating until 16. Is that too strict? Not strict enough?

I don't mind him going on group dates when he's 14, but no one on one. Am I dreaming?

I'm not ready for this. :(

In truth it varies by the child. But at his age so long as parental supervision is right there and its just ice cream or pizza then it might be OK. But absolutely no alone time. And reguler dating (one on one) Id say maybe after they start collecting their pension would be a starting place ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Not funny. ;)

He does have a crush on one of the girls in his class. He's liked her since last year, and they're both going to the same junior high next year, so he's giddy about that.

She's adorable, I have to say that he has good taste. So far it's all been innocent. He gave her a gift for Christmas last year, and she gave him a hug. That's it. I'm just waiting for the day that he asks me if he can go on a date.

What's the age limit most parents have for dating now? Personally, I think no one on one dating until 16. Is that too strict? Not strict enough?

I don't mind him going on group dates when he's 14, but no one on one. Am I dreaming?

I'm not ready for this. :(

What makes you think he'll tell you he's going on a date

He could tell you he's going out with friends and you won't be the wise ;)

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

In truth it varies by the child. But at his age so long as parental supervision is right there and its just ice cream or pizza then it might be ok. But absolutely no alone time. And reguler dating (one on one) Id say maybe after they start collecting thier pension would be a starting place ;)

I would tell him just as I did my own. It would be the right thing.:D

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

I'll bet he's a little charmer:) A nice one.

He is, that's what worries me. He's my kid through and through. He could charm the skin off a snake. ;)

He's a good kid, but he's not a teen yet. Right now he still loves his mom, and that's the way it should stay ;). He's such a sweetheart. The other day I wasn't feeling good, so he made dinner. Yes, it was only Mr. Noodles (the only thing he can make) but it was so sweet. My daughter made toast to go with it, the set the table, served and everything. I had tears in my eyes.

Ya, I know, I'm just a big sap. :(

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Originally Posted by albear

what makes you think he'll tell you he's going on a date

he could tell you hes going out with friends and you wont be the wise ;)

Alty may need CPR after that bear!

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

He is, that's what worries me. He's my kid through and through. He could charm the skin off a snake. ;)

He's a good kid, but he's not a teen yet. Right now he still loves his mom, and that's the way it should stay ;). He's such a sweetheart. The other day I wasn't feeling good, so he made dinner. Yes, it was only Mr. Noodles (the only thing he can make) but it was so sweet. My daughter made toast to go with it, the set the table, served and everything. I had tears in my eyes.

Ya, I know, I'm just a big sap. :(

That brings tears to my eyes!:(:)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

He is, that's what worries me. He's my kid through and through. He could charm the skin off a snake. ;)

He's a good kid, but he's not a teen yet. Right now he still loves his mom, and that's the way it should stay ;). He's such a sweetheart. The other day I wasn't feeling good, so he made dinner. Yes, it was only Mr. Noodles (the only thing he can make) but it was so sweet. My daughter made toast to go with it, the set the table, served and everything. I had tears in my eyes.

Ya, I know, I'm just a big sap. :(

What's Mr. Noodles?

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

In truth it varies by the child. But at his age so long as parental supervision is right there and its just ice cream or pizza then it might be ok. But absolutely no alone time. And reguler dating (one on one) Id say maybe after they start collecting thier pension would be a starting place ;)

Pension. LMAO!

I always tell my husband that the first time a boy calls asking for my daughter, we're moving to the middle of nowhere, deep woods, no cable, no computer, no phone. Nothing.

She can date when she's 35, or I'm dead, whichever comes first. ;)

Na, I'm not that much of a worry wart. I'm hoping that whenever they're on a date they'll hear my voice in their heads telling them to be careful. I expect them to make mistakes, I'd just really like to avoid the bigger ones.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

What's Mr. Noodles?

Ichiban.

Okay, got to go pick up the rug rats from school.

I'll be back later.

Be good while I'm gone, and watch Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)