'Romantic' novels

[Grin]

She posts about her situations all the time, seeking feedback. I have every right to express my opinion, and will continue to do so. If she didn't want our 2-cents, she wouldn't mention it. In fact, I would go as far as to say her very being here is a cry for some hope of being accepted as a teenager, and not a child.

Sorry, every decision does NOT rest with her mother. Plenty of other adults have responsibility to positively influence the lives of young people. And from what she's said about her mother... it's pretty clear that she controls not only Jess, but her Father and others as well.

Besides, who are you to rule what is a "wise move?"

It is also clear from Jess' (much as I like her) posts on this forum that she is not as mature as your average 15 year old. You clearly failed to spot that, and while she remains a minor her mother DOES have the final say. Sorry to abuse you of any notions you might have regarding this fact!

LOL! Please do tell me..... since when exactly is everything a 15 year old says about her mother based in reality, fact, or truth? Grain of salt and all that, m'dear. :24::24::24:


Who am I to rule about what is a 'wise move' or not? Hmmmmm.....it may have something to do with the fact that I was once a 15 year old girl.

 

[Tangerine]

It is also clear from Jess' (much as I like her) posts on this forum that she is not as mature as your average 15 year old. You clearly failed to spot that, and while she remains a minor her mother DOES have the final say. Sorry to abuse you of any notions you might have regarding this fact!

I would imagine her father might disagree. As would her teachers, coaches, scout leaders, church leaders or any other adults who may or not have have her in their care at various points in her life. They ALL have a part to play and may have decisions to make that may affect her. As much as a control-freak mother would like, you cannot lock a 15yr old into a cage and keep her free from any other outside influences.

And her level of maturing is EXACTLY what is being debated here, and is caused by her over-protective mother essentially attempting to filter the world out of her life.

since when exactly is everything a 15 year old says about her mother based in reality, fact, or truth?

I (we) can only comment based on what is written her by Jess. If it's not true, then everything BOTH of us may think about the situation is meaningless. Won't stop from from expressing my opinion when I feel it's worth expressing.

Who am I to rule about what is a 'wise move' or not? Hmmmmm.....it may have something to do with the fact that I was once a 15 year old girl.

And I was a 15 year old boy. And I've known and been in various adult roles involved with scores of 15 yr old boys and girls, as you may well have. You hardly have some unique perspective here. Especially a perspective based on "She's Chinese! That means everything is different."

 

[Jessica]

my mom isn't really controlling me, guys...I think you're going a bit too far

 

[Peter Parka]

I just still dont get why she thinks a romance novel will corrupt you more than the internet. :dunno

 

[Godsloveapples]

my mom isn't really controlling me, guys...I think you're going a bit too far

Yes they are going too far. I'm sure that your mom knows whats best for you.

 

[Peter Parka]

Her mum sounds like a fruitcake to me, I know I wouldn't let any kid of mine spend that much time, including school hours, on the internet and then have a problem with them reading romance novels.:dunno

 

[darkcgi]

tell her to read it then she will know whats really in it.

 

[SouthOfHeaven]

as you are their child you have to obide by their rules no matter how ludacris you may think they are.. though i am with parkah they won't let you read a book but you can sit for hours n hours at a time talking to people you don't know who are (more often then not) 5 plus years older then you seems a bit fishy...