4 years later.. I saw your post and wondered how your Don is now at 18? My daughter is 16 and struggling the same way now ... View more

@ChilliDawg thanks for sharing! You sound like a very considerate parent! I am sure all your girls would benefit from your attitude.   I agree too that we as parents should share our emotions and struggles with children and discuss family issues with them frankly.   Sometimes, when I don't feel ok, I actually don't want to talk to people either. So it pays to talk to our children when they are actually ok, which will build our communication channel and strengthen relationship. ... View more