Oscarmonster13
Oscarmonster13's JournalHonest parenting questions re: tweens..
I have a couple delicate questions to ask but I don't want to offend or make it seem like I am trying to stir shit.
Let's see where do I start?
My kid just entered middle school this year. We are a really liberal family and my kids actually impress me with their level of maturity when it comes to being accepting and non-prejuduced regarding race, sexual orientation, etc... so that's all cool.
There's a few of her friends who say they are bi and lesbian, and a guy she recently liked turns out to be gay...okay here's my question - How can you know that at 11 or 12 years old?
I just think that maybe these kids are saying this or trying these roles to be 'fashionable' now...or can you really be that sure of your orientation that young?(am i an idiot?) I just think you should at least get more than *halfway* through puberty before you start leaning one way or another...especially before acting on it! sheesh, I won't let my 12 year old date, how is it these kids are having these experiences so young?
With this comes another dilemma...sleepovers. If my daughter wants to have all the girls over that's fine, but I feel like I have to designate that the girls who are 'dating' can't come together, because that's like allowing a co-ed sleepover where someone can make out with their boyfriend...right?
I feel like such an old fogey asking these questions, but I am seriously confounded at how to handle this angle of parenting...
Made the best chowder this evening!
It's a Potato/Sausage/Corn chowder...easy and YUM!
Used the "roll" type italian sausage, pre-cooked little balls
maybe 1/2 cup, set aside on paper towel to drain
1/2 white onion chopped
2 stalks celery
(sautee in some of the leftover sausage grease)
Meanwhile, chop a handful of medium potatoes
I like Yukon Gold
put in a glass dish and pre-cook in the microwave till tender
add sausage, onion, celery and potatoes with about 1 1/2 c water
one can creamed corn
1/2 cup milk or more for more liquid/creamier recipe
add salt and pepper to taste
Simmer on stove covered for about 30-45 min
remove cover halfway thru to boil off excess liquid if wanted
stir often
serve with grilled cheese, or just some good garlic bread
you can add peas or other vegies to get the nutrition too
great and hearty meal on a cold night!!!
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