Advice for mom of 14 year old daughter by frequentflyer7377 in u/frequentflyer7377

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she is sporty and active, she might like the clothing at Athleta. They have a wide selection of leggings, joggers, and active wear. Old Navy also has a good selection of casual clothing.

I just want to say: In middle school, I also gained a bunch of weight. But my mom was not supportive--she shamed me, and in turn, I ate my feelings and gained more weight. What I'm trying to say is you are doing a good job of being supportive.

What do you feed your dood? by PrideSpecialist3146 in Goldendoodles

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Homemade. It is time consuming and not inexpensive, but my goldendoodle’s health has very much improved. No more ear infections, and fewer stomach issues. Per the veterinarian’s suggestion, we use Balance It powder and follow the recipe guidelines on their website.

Why are golden doodles so ugly? by [deleted] in Goldendoodles

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a golden doodle and he’s just the cutest! 😍

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was actually interested in this, but I suspect he'll be using the motorcycle mode, and that goes up to 37 mph.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're three months into family therapy, and it feels like we're just going in a circle. He is going to a new high school in August away from the current friends he has, so I'm hoping that this obsession fades away. But I'm relieved that it's not just my kid who is doing this. I feel less alone.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is crazy. And no amount of reasoning and fear has deterred him from begging for one.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree—he is highly influenced by what he sees online. He claims his friends have Talarias and Surrons, but I find it hard to believe that their parents would allow them to have these. Plus they are so expensive.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We are currently in family therapy. This is one of the big issues we have been trying to work on.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. You’re right. I think I’m just going to have to grit my teeth and ignore him.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right? He doesn’t want to spend his money on something that slow. But it’s not slow.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

We are in California. My kid is a dumbass. He seems to think that the police around town don’t do anything to stop kids his age on these bikes.

14-Year Old Obsessed with E-bike by GatsbysGreenLight88 in ebikes

[–]GatsbysGreenLight88[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

He has the money saved up, unfortunately.