Queenie's teenager's kit

thriftlady_2

I know I've seen this somewhwere but I can't find it for love nor money. Queenie posted ages ago about the 'kit' she put together when her boys turned 12 or 13. My ds1 is 13 next month and I was planning on doing something similar. I've got a book called The Willy Owner's Manual :rotfl: and I'd thought about including spot cream but I'm a bit stuck for ideas -I seem to remember Queenie included a condom in hers:eek:

Can anyone find the post I'm after or suggest any ideas ?

Penelope_Penguin

FOUND IT :beer: :rudolf: :kisses2: :xmastree: :heartpuls :coffee: :dance: :hello: :silenced:

Took me ages, too But Queenie has only used *condom* in 2 posts

Penny. x

Gingham_Ribbon

Good job it wasn't my post. (25 threads I've used the word condom in and counting!)

It's a lovely idea.

I'd include an antiperspirant and miss out the condoms for the time being I think.

jackk_2

I would include it, if only to indicate that you are open to discuss all things. Free and easy communication over the next few years will certainly make your life easier lol.

Just my opinion of course, great idea though.

Jackie x

thriftlady_2

Hey, thanks Penny:T I didn't think of putting 'condom' into the search:rolleyes:

I'm not planning on including a condom either Gingham -I think he's a bit young yet.

slash69

oh queenie thats priceless..what a fantastic idea perhaps you ought to copyright the idea and approach some stores with these all made up parents would be queing up for these cos lets face it a lot of parents still dont like informing their little tweenies on the facts of life ...well done you but when you do become rich and famous dont forget us ,lowly mse'ers will you:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T

EmptyPurse

Actually, I think you *should* include a condom in the kit. There's nothing more likely to put kids off sex for a few years than the thought that their parents approve and actually know about stuff like that!!!!!

mum2many

slash69 wrote: »

oh queenie thats priceless..what a fantastic idea perhaps you ought to copyright the idea and approach some stores with these all made up parents would be queing up for these cos lets face it a lot of parents still dont like informing their little tweenies on the facts of life ...well done you but when you do become rich and famous dont forget us ,lowly mse'ers will you:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T

totally agree.
you should do a male and female one. i'd include the condom even if to raise a silly giggle for them.

Queenie

Delighted you liked the ideas

mum2many wrote: »

totally agree.
you should do a male and female one. i'd include the condom even if to raise a silly giggle for them.

I did My daughter's one was written in this post (30-10-2006) :- http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=3329048&postcount=176 but I'll copy it below

Teen Survial Kits were given to my eldest three when they reached 13... but A.S.K's for my younger two because they get them at 12:-

Below is the post which contains the girl ideas and below that a copy of the post I made at the time about my son's A.S.K. (Adolecent Survival Kit )


Quote:
Originally Posted by Queenie
When my eldest 3 (now adults) reached the magic 'teen' I made them all a teen survival kit, (only last week my 2nd to last youngest reached 12 and due to kids growing up a bit quicker these days, I altered the title to Adolesence Survival Kit). With my eldest 3 it meant I had to do one per year so even though the basics remained the same, they were adapted for the boys individual personalities and of course, my dd had an appropriate variation.

My dd's included "Everygirls Lifeguide" by Miriam Stoppard (don't know if it's still available but something similar should be around); a 5-year diary which was to record her "Journey to Adulthood"; an address book; pamphlets on drugs, drinking, contraception; make-up samples, perfume samples, condoms (they didn't have female one's then), Evening Primrose Oil capsules, various bath/body products etc., Clearasil products; Chubba-chubba lollies (her fav at the time) all the different things I could think of that crossed the barrier of changing from child to adult and would deal with the embarassing yet important parts too but with a healthy mix of humour/seriousness. Presented in a lockable box (privacy being paramount to a teen!) and giftwrapped. I was on benefits at the time, so I did have to plan ahead a bit and gather things together over a period of time, but it wasn't what could be deemed 'expensive' to put together.

I was only saying the other day, they can't remember what presents they received for which birthdays/Christmas growing up, but they all remembered their Teen Survival Kit!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Queenie
The best part of the week was ds's 12th birthday on Monday. He was delighted to get the gifts on his wish list (naturally!) but was blown away by the "Adolescence Survivial Kit" which I'd been putting together, bit by bit, for some time. When he realised the tempo of the gift, there was a moment where he blushed (so cute!) and said: "You haven't got me a condom, have you, Mum?" - "Of course not!" .... when he opened the gift labelled: "Better to be safe than sorry" ... he didn't found one .... but 6 :whistle: 2 x 3 packs, different varieties .....
He had a real belly chuckle when he opened "Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff" then "The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide: The Real Deal on Girls, Growing Up and Other Guy Stuff" and finally, "Living with a Willy". All three books each had something different to offer in terms of writing style and information but at least now I know he'll have all the information to hand as and when he needs it - one book describes shaving, yet another has pictures. So, good job his kit also included a razor and shaving foam then :rotfl: Wondering how long it will be before he begins filling up his "little black book" (address book) :think: He's quite looking forward to going back to school and telling his mates about his A.S.K ....

frogga

What a smashing Idea Queenine :T My Tadpole is a teenager next birthday so I'm DEFO gonna do this :j

I feel quite left out that after doing a quick search I hadn't used the wrod "condom" at all Ooooooooooooo I just did! Clever Frog