What is the amazing to begin my blog free?

A:  There is no charge for using this site.  Just click on the ‘email mom’ icon and send me your question or comment.  I will post it with my answer.  If you wish to post an answer of your own to a question, just click on the ‘comment’ icon under the question.  All postings go through the administration site to avoid pornography or other issues.  Once they are approved, they will show up on the site.

How cans I begin own blog?

A:  If you have a question or discussion you would like to begin, just click on ‘email Mom’.  The question goes directly to me.  I edit it for profanity or other issues not appropriate for this type of site.  Then I post the question or comment with my answer.  Once I do that, anyone can place a comment.

 If you just want to respond to a post already made, just click on comment and type your response.  These comments also go through the administration page to check for content.  I try to check each day for new questions and comments so that answers can be made in a timely fashion.  Once I’ve check for profanity and advertisements, I simply check ‘approve’ and your comment is posted under the original question.

Do you plan rleated posts in this journal?

A:   If I receive a question, I post an answer.  I allow anyone who wishes to respond to a post to do so through the comment section.  All responses go through the administration page so I can edit out profanity and unrelated advertisements.  Some advertisements I allow if they are related to the question posted.  For instance, the question on prom dresses has a comment posted advising people to check out a prom dress website.  I allowed that because it was pertinent to the question. 

My 13-year-old daughter is a very responsible, reliable teenager but she had an out-of-state phone number on her cell phone bill.  I got worried and called the number to check it out.  It turned out to be nothing but now my daughter is furious with me for checking on her.  She says I have proven I don’t trust her.  How can I repair the damage to our relationship?

A:  Trust your instincts.  You did the right thing.  Regardless of how wonderful your 13-year-old is, there are several things you can be sure of.  At 13, your daughter is probably naive and/or gullible, she believes she is far more mature than she is and, she is quite self-centered.  All of this makes her extremely vulnerable to internet predators.  The new Facebooks on cell phones have also increased the odds that your child will have an encounter with a less-than-desirable individual.  Checking a questionable phone number does not show a lack of trust.  It shows admirable parental protection.  Your daughter is going to need your protection for several years yet.  She’s probably going to object to many things you require of her and that you ask her.  (Who are you going to the party with?  Will there be adults present?  What time will you be home?, etc).  But keep on asking anyway.  That’s what responsible parents do to guide their children safely into adulthood.  As for repairing your relationship - all you can do is let her know it had nothing to do with a lack of trust and everything to do with your love for her and concern for her welfare.  It may be a few years before she truly understands what you’re saying but, when she does, she’ll be thankful for the wonderful parenting she received.