I've been through "the test" before too.

I love listening to my son and his friends talk, not only do they crack me up but I find myself coming away with a great sense of hope. These kids are so much more politically and socially aware than I ever was at 14, they know so much and do so much. I think if any generation can really change the world, it might just be the ones coming up.

But, they do kill me, though, as they think they are the first EVER in the world to discover sex

Nope... not met the best friend yet. The best friend's wife was pretty tight with the ex, so I'm thinking that might be a long time coming!

And that changes what.

No don't have any of my own but I was the nanny to my sisters kids (3) for 5 years. I have met lots of children through my relations over the years since once you reach a certain age the majority of woman you meet have kids and some liked me some didn't so I know how it feels to meet the kids of your lover.

Doesn't mean I never had kids that i cannot have an opinion.

Actually...that makes you a "Manny"...

What this changes is your ability to understand what I meant in my post. I'm certain you disagree...


You can definitely have an opinion. Everyone has that right. But it was evident in your post you aren't a parent.

I have nephews too.

I'm sorry, but your post was simply ridiculous. Meeting the children of your SO is a big huge freaking deal, and you should care what they think. Not being nervous about it, filtering and carefully wording what you say.... well that's reckless. Not to mention disrepectful of your SO.

And I should add, in end, that I didn't ask for their judgment and I doubt I ever will.

Good luck and as long as you all put in the effort everything should turn out ok, during the rocky patches cross your fingers Anna x

Thanks. I haven't met his daughter yet, she is 21 and the oldest. That's the scariest one to me!

Thanks for your opinion,

I'm never disrecpectful with anyone adults or children. I'm honest with everyone and I am honest with children if they are 5 years old it is different that if they are 15 but I'm still respectful and honest.

I watch what I say around children and carefully think of how to say what I mean but i am always honest in what I say old or young.

Meeting the children of your hopefully soon to be partner is nerve racking to a point I agree but terrifying not for me guess we are different.

If they ask me a question the answer will be the same the first time we meet or 10 years later, the words might be different depending of their age but the answer will be the same, guess we are different.

I didn't disagree with you I just found it strange that you were terrified and as you said unprepared, nervous I would have understood.

I guess I should stay out of any subject containing kids since i never had any and must not know anything and it seems I'm ridiculous.

Good day and hope you will not be to scared of his daughter.

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Yes, It is uncomfortable but once you get to know them. You will do okay.

And? You are right younger kids are easy than older or grown kids.

that should be easy with the teenagers just give them there phones an video games or what they like an then they all yours for awhile lol

Oh...good for you..When you meet the daughter...you'll do just fine! You're right...meeting family of a significant other is a big deal. Wish you nothing but the best...

You should let me know if she is hot.

Congrats!..you passed with flying colors and how could you not..Hope everything else works out for you as well...