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What to Do About Lazy Teen
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on May 23, 2008
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My 15 year old daughter is very smart, but very lazy. She does poorly in any class that requires homework. (I have even sat with her and gotten her started on projects...
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- She is acting out as she grows. Remember you are the parents and still have "some" control however you don't want her to go over the deep end and do things that would ...
- My 13yo son also has an interest in the culinary arts, and cooks often. But, he hates the common stuff, and cannot be expected to cook AND clean. If he makes an unneca...
- Your daughter may not be lazy. She may be suffering from A.D.H.D. The psychiatrists have just one diagnosis for A.D.D and A.D.H.D. since there are overlapping tendenci...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Attitude Adjustment
Asked by N.C. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2008
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I just had this big fight with daughter over her sassy rude attitude. I guess part of my frustration is that as a kid I was never allowed to speak to my parents rudely...
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- Hi, N.. I'm a grandma of 65 who has raised 3 kids, I have 5 grandkids and am actively involved in the raising of my youngest a 4 year old. If I had it to do ov...
- lead by example, if you freak, it does not have a good impact. provide consistancy, structure and follow through- over time if you are really consistant you will see ...
- N., Just a few words on the differences from the earlier generation and the one today. I heard that the children look to the parents relationship and the way the...
Defiant 10-Yr Old Boy
Asked by S.X. from Champaign
on February 20, 2008
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My oldest son (10) is extremely strong-willed and is becoming more and more defiant every day. The least little request is met with opposition. I tried giving him mo...
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- Something about 10 yr olds! My daughter was the sweetest child, and then she turned 10! I followed Dr.Phil's advice, and I started taking away all her toys, stuffed an...
- Dr. James Dobson has written a wonderful book, "Dare to Discipline", and I believe he has a second book "The strong willed child". Both books are excellent resources....
- Have you ever tried talking to him about his behavior during a car ride (with just you & him)? My 9 year old boy isn't so bad but when he does things like acting like...
HELLLLP Attitude Control
Asked by K.O. from Miami
on June 25, 2009
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first let me tell you I have three beautiful girl (2,5,& 7). The girls are very well behaved. They have their days, but for the most part they are great girls. My prob...
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- Hi, K.. Well, it's very fashionable among young people - even kids your daughter's age - to act this way. Chances are that there is a popular little girl, or a pod of ...
- Hi! Im so sorry about your daughters change in attitude. I am the mom of 2 & we are in the military & we move around...A LOT!!! I suspect that your daughter is having ...
- I would plan a girls day out with just her, were she wants to go, so you two can talk one on one. Sounds like she is either upset with the move or having had a terribl...
Acting Out
Asked by L.L. from Denver
on May 6, 2008
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We have a 3 year old grand daughter in our house that is very "rebellious" over everything. It's no to everything, back-talking like she is a teenager and going out o...
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- You are wonderful to be raising your granddaughter! Kids at 3 I think are way worse then any terrible twos by far! I think being super consistent, time outs for sa...
- Children dealing with birth parent visits have issues they deal with that are different from many other children. I'd recommend play therapy with a therapist that wor...
- L., First I have to say good for you for raising your grandchildren when they needed you. My mom raised my oldest son when my then youngest developed so many problem...
Lazy Husband
Asked by N.Z. from Chicago
on June 24, 2009
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Good morning Moms...I'm sure you have heard this a million times, but I need some advice. My husband and I used to work as a pretty good team. We have a six year old...
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- not sure that I have much advice for you because I live this life as well and I am miserable. The one thing that aggrivates me after reading the responses you have re...
- Hire a cleaning lady, he'll either be happy because you are, or decide to help because he doesn't want to spend the money. In my case, my husband was happy and I wer...
- Hi N. - My husband and I both work. He works close to 10 hrs a day and I work nights and weekends (on my feet in retail). We've got 3 kids and lets just say we both...
Anyone Have Any Advice on Preteen Attitude????
Asked by L.D. from Kansas City
on August 29, 2008
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My daughter is 11 1/2 going on 31. Does anyone have any advice about how to handle pre-teen attitude???? Lately, it's gotten worse. I really think that it's just ge...
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- In the past I have dealt with children who were being disrespectful at a child care center. When they said something with an attitude, I told them they may not speak ...
- Dear L., Hang in there. I would say for the most part, let it roll off you. Although I don't think you should have to tolerate anything abusive or offensive. Maybe...
- Good Morning L., what your in for is sort of like a roller coaster ride of a life time. Girls get those little attitudes all the time. If you check with your mom she c...
Child Possibly Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Asked by B.D. from Seattle
on June 9, 2008
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I have have been having some difficulty with my son's behavior. This behavior is way beyond the norm...and he's only 5. This problem with his behavior has been occurr...
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- It's hard enough dealing with tantrums when it's at your home, but in public is even harder. When my son had tantrums and we were at home I tried putting him in hi...
- From the things I've read, medicating is not a solution...and if you can get him to take it now but then he becomes defiant about taking it later you'll have the same...
- B., It sounds like you received a lot of encouragement and advice and it sounds too like a blessing the diagnoses is a sensory integration issue not ODD. I just want...
Defiant 4 Year Old
Asked by S.B. from New York
on May 31, 2008
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My usually adorable son, Conner, has become a bit of a monster lately. I know that it is only a phase, but I need some help getting through it. He attends a home day...
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- Hi S., First, just like you said; it's frustrating - defiance is a real tightrope; kids need to know what they think, It's a goal to focus them toward positive int...
- I have a 5yo boy and a 4 yo girl. I have implemented a "Good Behavior" chart. I will give them a sticker on the chart for all their good listening and behavior. Whe...
- We have the same rule in our house--no saying "no" to Mom or Dad. If my daughters do it, they get a time out. But I've found it's very helpful at the end of the time...
