Oh how I am struggling with these things called teenagers. What being created such things - they are argumentative, moody, hormonal, disaffected and unsociable. Add into this the impact of a pandemic, the isolation, loss of social contact and the kids having to compromise when they should be in a time in their lives of freedom, learning and expression through social experiences. I see things changing around me but there is a long way to go to get back to normal, and it appears a new normal is developing and one that takes away all the amazing experiences of being young and growing into an adult. The result is frustration, agitation and upset with many arguments in our house at present. I am not doing well as a dad, I get frustrated and stressed with the challenges of providing for a family financially and the cost of living going up daily, I am going backwards fast as I desperately try to support the girls and help them build a platform for the future. I am not out of the game, lets just say I have lost this round and am coming out fighting. In the meantime, I will try my hardest to be more empathetic and patient with the girls, and not expect them to understand the madness of all this situation, after all most days I don't either! Onwards and upwards as they say and keep focusing on trying to be a better dad and person every day...
