Comment from pome lover

Excellent

oh dear, Deb, you're going through that? All I can say, is, it'll pass, but be strong. I'm sure Mom gets is right most of the time. Good luck!
Katharine

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Hi Katharine :)
Yeah - it's a barrel of laughs! We've three children aged 12+ at home. The youngest at 12 is a serial door-slammer. The 15yr old is a sulker and the 17yr old knows everything!!
Thanks for the good luck wishes - I need it LOL!

reply by pome lover on 15-Apr-2023

Well, phew! I dont guess for the 12 yr old, deducting 25 cents from her allowance for each door slam would help? or heck, make it a dollar if you think 25 cents wouldn't be enough to deter - of course, it adds up.
Just thought of something funny though I know you wouldnt do it, how about a sign on your front door:
BEWARE
DOOR SLAMMER
SULKER and
KNOW-IT-ALL
live here
Enter at your own risk! (ha)

Comment from Julie Lau

Excellent

Those raging hormones! You have my greatest sympathy. Console yourself with the fact that if you can both get through the teen years without throttling one another, you will probably be best friends for life.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thank you, Julie, for your kind and empathetic feedback :)
We have three children aged 12+ at home. The youngest at 12 is a serial door-slammer. The 15yr old is a sulker and the 17yr old knows everything!! Thank goodness the dog is no trouble!
Best wishes, Debra

reply by Julie Lau on 16-Apr-2023

Congrats on your win! Very well deserved. JL

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023

Thank you! It was a nice surprise :)

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

This a good entry to the Senryu contest. The text is a great size. The message is clearly presented and is easily understood. Anyone living with a teenager can relate to your poem. The visual fits well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thank you so much for your kind, encouraging feedback and for the good luck wishes also. Much appreciated :) Best wishes...

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 15-Apr-2023

You are welcome.

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

I totally get this. Teens and their hormonal tantrums. I am very happy my children never suffered the 'terrible twos' because it really comes as the terrible 'twelves' and onwards. A well written senryu and one for parents that can only do their best.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2023

Hello DD :) Thank you for your empathetic feedback!
I have three children aged 12+ at home. The youngest at 12 is a serial door-slammer. The 15yr old is a sulker and the 17yr old knows everything!!
Praying this stage will soon pass!
Best wishes...x

reply by PoemsOfDD on 14-Apr-2023

The storm will pass with one who will passes the baton onto the next. I have two. Thankfully they are different to each other in personality but they observe each other and learn the ropes with what they can get away with - good and bad. Being a good parent means sticking to boundaries that will help them in the long run. Fundamentals are important to remember and fall back on. You got this 👍

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Excellent. My own experience. The door slamming became a fact of life. Great image and wording, fitting the brief well. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing, Debbie

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2023

Hello Debbie,
Thank you for your empathetic feedback and good luck wishes. I appreciate both :)
We have three children aged 12+ at home. The youngest at 12 is a serial door-slammer. The 15yr old is a sulker and the 17yr old knows everything!!
Best wishes...x