What would you do if your rather spoiled teenage daughter....?

[gussie]

I would probably smile if my daughter bought me parenting lessons. I can say this knowing it is the truth because I actually told my mother how to look after my oldest daughter.My mother raised 8 children .What could I possibly tell her that she didn't already know. My mom just took my list of instructions and looked at me with a knowing smile.Most parents are concerned about the dangers on the inter-net so your dad is not unique in that respect.I think a clothing budget is realistic since a person can only wear so many clothes and at least for me one outfit at a time.I think you said that your dad was going overseas so he feels the need to know you are in a safe and structured setting while he is away.I have never been to boarding school so I can't really comment on it.However,like anything in life, what we gain from an experience is based on what effort we put into it.I start off each day being thankful I even woke up ( many people did not) and I just figure,already it's a great day.As long as my daughters were covered up then they could wear what they wanted.There were some weird fads then too such as wearing 2 different coloured shoes , cutoff shorts that were way too big and then cinched in at the waist with a belt.I refused to spend the money for pants to be cut off and she had to spend her own money on this.There was also a fad where the hem of the pant was cut and the pant was then pinnedto the side with safety pins. These fads were all harmless and allowed her to express herself.I might add,that in order to express herself she had to spend her money on the fad not me. Someday you will appreciate how loving your dad is.Be thankful he sets parameters for you.Check out the teen section and look at the young people who don't have a loving parent.Take care