[pieterson]

I have two children. Like many parents who have or had teenagers, it's been a struggle at times. I would like to share some of those experiences what I had faced and the way I tackled those issues with my kids, but only years into the future when they have kids of their own and can appreciate what it means to be a parent -- and how it's not easy, but that they will get through it. I just want to make a diary report or some other reliable way to make those stuff reach my kids. Could anyone of you suggest me a better choice to do this in a better way?

[ProudPapa]

It's hard to tell teenagers that because it enters one ear then comes out of the other. Kids don't want drama in their lives. You can maybe tell them when they are a bit more mature. Possibly graduating in college or any other time. But not now, you will just be wasting your breathe.

[tedgar]

pieterson, I think that is a wonderful gift to give your kids. Why not begin by writing it down, or even putting it on tape if writing is not your thing? Then you can discuss this with them later in life. They may not want to hear it until later, but imagine if they get into family history - what a treasure this will be.

[AussieD]

I disagree with ProudPapa that teenagers won't listen to parents at the time. It depend on how good a relationship you have built up with them in preceeding years. It also depends on what they see modeled at home.http://marriage.families.com/blog/wh...about-marriageWriting it down is still a good idea too if that's what you want to do and could be of great benefit.