My eldest is a teenager ,
many emotions he is going through.
His own opinions he is developing ,
engouraging him I am trying to do.
Living with a teenager is not easy ,
stopping to think what I was like.
Still 2 others to guide through the teens ,
with the first its like learning to ride a bike.
Along with the opinions comes attitude ,
frequent little temper tantrums we do get.
His mood changing like the weather ,
to get to me his brothers he'll upset.
Living with a teenager is like a bumpy road ,
unsure of how much freedom to give.
Knowing in my heart I have to let go a little ,
but still wanting to protect from the world we live.
He tells me I am being too harsh ,
that he is not my baby anymore.
Tells me I have to stop mothering him ,
try not to but what are mothers for ?.
Opinions and attitude aside ,
he knows right from wrong and does good.
It is others and society around him ,
that makes me worry like any mother would.
