My oldest child graduates today. She's an amazing person. She has straight A's, artistic abilities as well intelligence and a sharp wit.
She's got a Summer job lined up and then college. She turns 18 on June 10th.
Any advice or sentiments for me or her are welcomed.
Congratulations !
@Donotbelieve you're very welcome!
Congratulations to both of you. This a major event in both of your lives. Let her know how you feel about her. Make sure she understands that you are always there to support her and that she's always going to be your daughter.
To her: be strong, be brave, but choose you battles carefully and give them all you've got. The future is yours!
Well done. You don't look old enough. I have no advice. My youngest is still at university and it kills me. However at one point he was painfully shy and anxious. Now he is doing is own thing...you have to let them go. Its hard but wings need spreading. You'll be fine
Buy her a pack of condoms and tell her to always keep a couple in her purse. Make sure she knows how to make an appointment at a womans health or whatever local clinic, if she needs to be seen, for whatever reason she chooses.
@Donotbelieve even if it's not experimentation now, it might be later. If nothing else, she'll be able to help out a friend.
Great so far. Now comes the time when a mother's gentle guidance is at its most critical point. Well done so far.
@Donotbelieve You are a very good mother. The world needs more of them. Let's hope your daughters become them.
Don’t know what advice I could give ; she does appear to be on the right path to success ( from what you are describing ) you have done well as a parent kudos.
@Donotbelieve as long as she keeps her head about her I think she will do ok.
My advice for your daughters is to choose her friends wisely. Friends with intelligence and good character can help her to succeed.....friends who are lawless can bring her down.
That's good....@Donotbelieve
Good job, mum and kiddo. Only one piece of advice for the lass - never live with junkies, communists or born again christians.
She will always be your daughter, no matter where she is or how old. As the first, she had to set the bar. Sounds like she did a great job! Can’t say the same for myself, but my parents never stopped loving and supporting me. Just do the same!
@Donotbelieve each one is its own accomplishment! And now you have a new human to help form into the best she can be once again.
Congrats to your daughter. I know you are very proud of her. My youngest graduated last Saturday. She is an amazing kid. She is more intelligent than I will ever be. She graduated in the 10% of her class and is in the National Honors Society. She will be going off to college in the fall in San Antonio. She has her sights set on becoming a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Congratulations! First one out of the nest.. your heart is full of pride and joy...but a tinge of sadness. It’s the end of an era, but the beginning of a whole new world, for both of you.
Children. The grace of our hearts. Big hugs to you both.
My daughter's 9 so I have no sage advice. Congratulations to her (and you)! You must be very proud of her.