Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

Connie is at it again, only it's worse this time with the law being involved. Hopefully, the experience scared her. It's funny how kids can be raised exactly the same and turn out so differently. Sounds like the twins are having a rough go of it. I'm glad Carol and Glen are doing well. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to reading more.

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021

Thank you so much for the review and comments. Connie will eventually straighten out. She knows she gave us fits at that age.
Beth

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Boy isn't it funny, one hopes that their kids will turn out well, and wonder if all the promises are true, they are, but there are no guarantees, we still make our own decisions which way we go, I made lots of poor decisions when young, I seemed to get away with a lot, but when God got hold of me, I turned. God doesn't look at our behaviour, He knows we are sinful, we didn't ambush Him. He sees the potential. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Typo : And Conn(I)e asked...

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you Roy, I appreciate the review. Connie didn't stay that way forever. You do the best you and pray and things seem to work out.
Beth

reply by royowen on 01-Mar-2021

That?s right, jo manual for parenting, you need one for each child.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I'm stunned by all that Connie put you through! Actually, parts sound familiar as my husband's older sister gave my in-laws that kind parenting experience. We wondered about our younger one about ADD but the psychologist disagreed but wanted to put her on anti-depressants which probably would have been dangerous for a teen. What a busy retirement time for your husband!
Suggestions:
Halloween came and Conne (Connie)

This part might be better as dialogue. I guess this was all Danielle's father talking?
"He was demanding they take the girls to Juvenile and lock them up. He called Connie" etc.

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you for the review and comments and suggestions. It would be better as dialogue. Connie was different from all the other but she is delight to be around now that she has finally grown up.
Beth

Comment from 4theloveoftrees

Excellent

A great chapter, Beth! Not easy to make the difficulties in our lives and with our children public, I commend you on that. Most families have their issues of one type or another, though not many share them. Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021

I know that I may be sharing too much information but, Connie would be the first to tell you that she gave us fits during those years. She regrets it. but she doesn't mind me sharing. If I'm going to be honest and tell it like it is, you get the bad as well as the good moments. That is life.
Beth

reply by 4theloveoftrees on 28-Feb-2021

I am glad you're sharing. It makes it real which is all part of your goal with writing these chapters as you're speaking to your husband. Well done.

Comment from RetroStarfish

Excellent

Oh my goodness. You've done such a great job writing about Connie's troubles that I feel your dismay and concern. This occurred more than 30 years ago and I am amazed that any licensed psychologist would pronounce a teenager a juvenile delinquent! Shocking. Thank you for sharing.
The "This is us" section is a nice touch.

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you for the review and comments. I was pretty shocked by what he said as well. I don't know what she said to him while they were talking that led to such a diagnosis. I don't think it sound like something a professional would say. He didn't offer a solution or suggest that she needed counseling.
Beth

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Very interesting chapter. Lived in the DeBary area for a while, actually had a condo in Deltona. This story holds interest throughout. Biographies are so enthralling. Know I do not review often, but enjoy reading your writings.

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021

Thank you Brett, I always appreciate your reviews and comments. Thank you for reading this one.
Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I do enjoy reading your memoirs. Again, I am sure people with similar families will enjoy reading also. I do understand your concern for Connie. I went through similar issues with one of our sons.

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you so much for the review and comments. People don't usually tell all the things they've gone through with their children but I've finding a lot of people say they can relate. Teens can be a pain.
Beth

Comment from Judy Lawless

Excellent

Sometimes I wonder how we ever survived raising teenagers at that time! Surely we weren't like that! But I can think of a few school acquaintances who were. Another interesting chapter.

One little correction: "last course he wound (WOULD) need before..."

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you so much for your review and comments. Yes teenagers drive you crazy, but I do remember my mom had no picnic with me. She probably wouldn't have written a tell-all like I seem to be doing but I'm sure I gave her fits.
Beth