If you want to brag about your teen, do it here

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Anonymous wrote:Made All-State band. Straight A student (this is a secret from my family, who when I was growing up acted like grades were the only thing that mattered and managed to taint every achievement with judgment). Still will snuggle with me in front of the TV. Worries about his friends. Endlessly scrolls cute animals on the Internet.

I did nothing to deserve a kid this awesome.

This is lovely and I feel the same way as you do in your final comment. I love my kids so much and awesomeness is like a star that fell into my lap. Except not an actual star, because that would decimate me, and burn me to a crisp

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My daughter at almost 13 is insightful and loving and gives amazing birthday presents/cards that she makes. She and her brother play an endless storytelling game
Together, about a universe of naughty animals they invented from scratch. He has ADHD and learning disabilities and is friendly and Frank about them and is working hard at school. Some days I feel sad that he struggles so much to self-regulate or that she’s not pretty and athletic because those things would make their lives easier, but they’re also pretty wonderful.

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My 13 year old daughtwr is independent stubborn wicked smart sassy and drives me insane. She is also funny, sweet, and loving. She is unique and I love her to bits.

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My son gives me hugs every morning and night, is loving and kind and smart. He is creative and a great friend. Overall a fantastic human.

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My DD hasn't been particularly into sports but has a little experience with lacrosse, so she decided to try out for the school team this season. Knowing that she's more artsy fartsy, she got some gentle ribbing from her friends, i.e. "You're gonna get cut!" They didn't have cuts, thankfully... but, she told me that she is doing comparatively well with the drills and was among the first girls finishing when they do laps at practice. I'm proud she's hustling. Then, yesterday they announced the results for team captain voting. They select 2 eight graders and 1 seventh grader, and she's the 7th grade Captain. We were so surprised and happy!

It's actually a great reminder to stop putting them in boxes, which I think sometimes we do even if we're trying not to.

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Anonymous wrote:My son gives me hugs every morning and night, is loving and kind and smart. He is creative and a great friend. Overall a fantastic human.

How old is he? My 9 year old does this. I hope it lasts forever!

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My dd made it into the NIH histep internship program. She has struggled with confidence and this was a huge boost for her. She is a very empathetic person and so supportive of her peers who unfortunately, don’t always reciprocate. Glad she had something good happen to her.

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My sons (young adults now, but this way since they were teens) are incredible gift-givers. The gifts are thoughtful, fun, and very specific to the person. And the things aren't expensive. I have no idea where they get this talent from.

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My boys (12, 13, and 15) are remarkably sweet. When I went to a back to school presentation that reassured parents that their children hate them forever, I went home and told them I couldn't relate at all, and am so glad I don't.

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DD14 has pursued a sport that many on DCUM would consider not a "real sport" since she was little. Her younger sister is a star field hockey and basketball player who gets constant praise for her abilities, most especially from my DH who loves that he has a daughter involved in "real sports" and pours lots of time and $$$$ into making sure she has the best equipment, fancy name brand sports apparel, practicing constantly, etc., so DD has been feeling pretty left out lately because he never cared about her sport even half as much as he does for my other DD, and many of the sports things he buys for her are things my DD paid for with her own money.

Recently she tried out for her school's track team, just to try it, and she not only made it, but is an amazing jumper and consistently has some of the best times for hurdles and long jump. She seems like a much happier person, beams after leaving practice, and said to me "I think I found my sport." Suddenly DH gets her new sneakers. Go figure. I'm super proud of her because she isn't athletic, has always focused more on academics, and I'm happy she found a sport she loves.

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My kid just set a school record in her sport after working SO hard to get better. I am bursting with pride but don’t want to anyone to think I’m bragging so I don’t want tell anyone.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son gives me hugs every morning and night, is loving and kind and smart. He is creative and a great friend. Overall a fantastic human.

How old is he? My 9 year old does this. I hope it lasts forever!

15!

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Anonymous wrote:DD14 has pursued a sport that many on DCUM would consider not a "real sport" since she was little. Her younger sister is a star field hockey and basketball player who gets constant praise for her abilities, most especially from my DH who loves that he has a daughter involved in "real sports" and pours lots of time and $$$$ into making sure she has the best equipment, fancy name brand sports apparel, practicing constantly, etc., so DD has been feeling pretty left out lately because he never cared about her sport even half as much as he does for my other DD, and many of the sports things he buys for her are things my DD paid for with her own money.

Recently she tried out for her school's track team, just to try it, and she not only made it, but is an amazing jumper and consistently has some of the best times for hurdles and long jump. She seems like a much happier person, beams after leaving practice, and said to me "I think I found my sport." Suddenly DH gets her new sneakers. Go figure. I'm super proud of her because she isn't athletic, has always focused more on academics, and I'm happy she found a sport she loves.

I couldn’t love this more. I love seeing kids surprise themselves by taking a risk and doing great!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son gives me hugs every morning and night, is loving and kind and smart. He is creative and a great friend. Overall a fantastic human.

How old is he? My 9 year old does this. I hope it lasts forever!

15!

Love it!

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My 14 year old is so focused and motivated in getting his school work done. He has an incredibly tough course load (precalc, physics, chemistry etc - all honors) and has hours of homework every night. I’m amazed at his capacity to engage with the work and get it done to high standards.

He also won a national award and he’s just a very sweet kid.