Clif,

Having raised two beautiful daughters I can relate to the incident that Clif experienced. My oldest daughter had no issues at all through those very GIRLS ONLY COUNT teen years! Yet, my youngest gave me so much stress and problems I still wonder how we made it through. I have experienced similar incidents as Clif in my home with my daughter and I can tell you this: I wanted my broken things back! As far as parenting? These kinds of child related issues have no bearing on anyone's parenting skills. Young people are individuals and develope their own ways of growing into adulthood. Unfortunatly, some take the long hard road.

In my case? My wayword daughter is now 27 years old, married and just became the mother of TWINS! Boy and Girl. She is the best Mom any child could hope for! My oldest daughter 32 is a wonderful Aunt.

But,I passed my wayword daughter the curse! She recounts those difficult years we had from time to time and KNOWS she will have them with her own children someday. We made it through all those bad times.

I hope Clif you get your treasured items back (you deserve them and rightfully should have them no matter what!) and do not take you daughters actions personaly. She will reward you someday she really will. Hang in there this too will pass.

-Linda