I watched this to. Their relationship with their daughter is totally different from that of me and my son, although I know I only have one child so it might be easier for me, but I just wouldn't allow it.
I would like to think I have taught him the importance of being independent as well and that I will support him while he is in education, but the moment he gets a job he will be expected to contribute to living expenses.
My son is 15 now and even while I was working away on Sunday last week he called me to ask permission to go into town. It's reassuring to know that we do communicate and he understands that I need to know what he is doing and where he is.
Did no one see 'Dawn goes naked'? It was really good and I have taped this one so I can watch it later. She is a brilliant choice for the topic as she is your average woman who has been brought up to be shy and quite conservative, but she really is trying to keep an open mind and listening to what people say.
Fingers crossed this one is as good as the other programme.
Having a boy clothing is relatively easy, I buy his jeans, which have to be a certain style (courtesy of my baby sisters input) and he started buying for himself when he hit around 13. He likes cheeky ones from hmv, although he has got a few trendy ones as well.
Actually for a lad I think he's a lot more stylish than I was at his age and considering he doesnt get regular pocket money I think it's quite impressive that he does spend his money on clothes when he gets it.
Something I have noticed is that its a lot harder for kids to get a job young these days. My sister worked at the local take away when she was 14 and I had a better ware job at 13, yet no one will employ a child of 15 any more and because of this it is almost impossible to get a paper round.
Hi,
Going to put a deposit for 2 in the post today, so expect £20 to be cumming ur way.
Looking forward to it,
Hx