Lizzie, I think you and your husband are wonderful to take on our teenage granddaughter in your 60s.
I always say we survive the teenage years because no matter what we say or do it's never right as far as the teenager concerned, we can only hope that a little of the standards we set are taken in and considered.
I was very strict with my children from even the early years and I look back and think I was too strict but my son says he would be more strict with any children he had if they behaved like he did and not to concern myself about it.
I did give my time to the children and always told them how much I loved them and gave them lots of hugs and cuddles. Even when children are rude and disrespectful we have to sit down and talk quietly to them explaining why they should not do something but still say you love them but are disappointed with their behavour. We didn't spoil the children and presents were only on birthdays and Christmas they had to clean their own room for spending money.
I didn't sit on their shoulders to do homework just said if you want to get anywhere in life you have to be educated and left the decision to them.
I think parenting is one of the hardest things we ever have to do in life and no matter how many children you have they are all different.
I do you wish you very best for the next few years and feel sure that things will turn around and everything will work out for the best.
What do you think would go well with coasters like this?
Army horses loose on London streets
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.