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[quote=Anonymous]My mother was overprotective too. She never let me go to any concerts or clubs with friends, even when I was a senior in high school. I just let my 12 yr old sixth grader go to a concert of Youtubers with one of her best friends last week.

I don't have a mantra, but I tend to think "Am I REALLY being reasonable, or am I standing on ceremony here?" and "Is this the hill I want to die on?" 
A month ago my DD told me she wanted to take a $115 babysitting course to get the certificate they give out that is issued by the government so she can babysit with her close friend. At first I started to argue with her, but as DD got more and more adamant I finally just said "Okay, let's drop it and just enjoy our snack right now," and changed the subject. That night I looked up the course she wanted to take. I figured out what she was talking about and found a place they can take a CPR course by the American Red Cross for free, much closer to our home. The next morning I explained to her what she was talking about, and how any asshole can create a "certificate" and print it at home, and how what she wanted exists for free. She was calmer and heard me then.

Had I tried to have this talk with my mother she'd have punished me for arguing with her and then decided I was too immature to babysit at all for a year. [/quote]

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