julie roberts  

    There are so many teens and young adults that are emotionally closed off to the world. They have been hurt and disappointed by mean people or even well meaning family and friends that just don't know what to do about and for them.
 
    I am raising a teen and a pre-teen right now and I will tell you it is not easy. I have learned from my mistakes that love, communication and understanding are the best ways to combat these hurt  feelings. 

    I try to get on their level getting to know their friends and talking openly and not judging too much. My kids and I talk about sex, friends, school problems and drugs. I want to be their parent but their friend as well because now days friends are hard to come. I want them to know I am on their side and fairly give them advice when they ask me. 

    I have found that you can't go at parenting with the attitude that I will love you if you clean your room or do what I ask or act a certain way. I love those kids unconditionally and make sure they know it. 

    Music for today is by Acid Bath "Venus Blue" try new music it broadens the mind.