Back in "the day", families could not really afford to buy special bedding for their children, or themselves! Mom went to Goldblatts when there was a sale and bought what she could afford.

Nowadays, there are more options. Parents can spend a lot of money or a little money to get the comforters or quilts each of their children long for.

Speaking of "longing" we know how teenage girls can be very particular about how their room looks. After all, they will be entertaining their friends in that room. Their room is their "space". Even though teenagers do not believe they need a good night's sleep ( IPODs, computers, Twitter, Facebook...) it is the parent's responsibility to ensure she has the nicest bedding in her room that you can afford. A good opportunity to emphasize the importance of a budget!

Choosing her own bedding can be very helpful to ensure she gets a peaceful nights sleep. Girls can be quite hormonal during their teenage years. Why not make it a little easier for them (and you) by allowing her to choose her own bedding?

It is very important for a girl to explore her creativeness. Do not forget, she is keeping an eye on how mom decides to decorate the home. It would be a great idea to allow her to choose her own girl bedding. You can still set certain parameters, guidelines so to speak, and even if you do not completely agree with what she chooses, she is the one that has to live with it, You can simply close the door...

Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since the old days, and now you can easily search and buy your bedding online. The choices are endless now that we have the World Wide Web. Your daughter can join you and that will at least give you an idea of where she is headed. It could turn out to be one of those great mom/daughter experiences you will both remember for a lifetime!