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Eight Year Old with an Attitude
Asked by M.Z. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2009
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Hello everyone, I have two boys an 8yr old and 2yr old. I loved them with all my heart but they can't seem to play together. If they are in the same room they are like...
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- Hi, M. Believe me, I share your pain! Up until Dec. of last year, I went through the same ordeal! I found my son had ADHD and with meds it has eased some. I still hav...
- My boys are much younger than your 8 year old, but this works for me. For my 4 year old: If he acts violent I take away toys/ activities that promote violence (which...
- Hi M.! I was just reading your "a little bit about me" section and can't help but want to share some outstanding wellness products with you! Have u gotten all of the t...
Disciplining Disrespectful Children
Asked by S.H. from Fort Smith
on January 3, 2011
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What discipline steps do you take when your children are disrespectful to you or any other family member?
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- It depends on their age and what they did. Toddlers/young elem schoolers, time out or small grounding and then an apology and we explain to them the importance of resp...
- Teaching children to say the phrase "I'm sorry" serves them well throughout their lives.
- For me it depends on the disrespect and the age. My mother expects a ton of respect from my daughter (5) and gives none in return. To my mom, not giving a hug and ki...
5 Year Old Becoming VERY Defiant...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 28, 2010
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My girls, ages 5 and 6, are good kids, REALLY good kids, until recently... and I'm a tough love mom. If the girls both get in trouble for something, my 6 year old imme...
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- I have two teenage girls (just took the first to college) so I know definace. I have not read other responses, but I can tell you that the book: "Children, the Challen...
- My sister-in-law used a book called 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan on her most defiant child. I also use it with my 3yo when he's being argumentative. It's a method of...
- Well, first of all, when someone is asked "why did you do that?" and it hasn't turned out they way they invisioned, the only response is "because I'm stupid." So, plea...
Am I a Bad Parent?
Asked by M.U. from Rockford
on March 25, 2008
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I have a 7 year old step son who is defiant and showing alot of problem signs. My husband and I just got married and right away we got custody of his 7 year old son,...
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- I would not say that you are a bad parent! My sister and I gave my step father hell when he came in and married our mother with no warning. He was really nice to us fo...
- Have you tried family counseling? He is only one part of the equation. You all play a role in the issues--therefore you all need to be seen as a family for therapy. ...
- This does not make you a bad parent, however you don't know what kinds of things he saw or experienced with his mother. Have you had him tested for ADHD or BI-Polar? T...
My 6 Yo's Mouth and Attitude Is Driving Me Crazy!
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on September 8, 2007
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Hi moms! Lately my 6 yo has an attitude that is out of control. If she doesnt get her way she flops in the floor screaming and yelling at me. She tells me no all th...
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- My 7 yo son has attitude and a mouth, but I do not tolerate it one bit. We talk a lot about respect in our house, and I think putting it back on them sometimes makes ...
- One parenting book I read suggested that when it gets really tough to get respect, take away ALL forms of entertainment, except books. Take it all out to the garage o...
- I have a 6yo too. I swear sometimes, I think she's been possessed by aliens. Anyway, when she is rude and disrespectful to me, and doesn't respond to my warnings, I ...
Defiant Teenage Boy - Advice Please!!
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2010
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I have had the same best friend since I was 9. Our oldest chilren are 9 months apart & both sophomores in high school. I have a very sweet passive girl, and she has a ...
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- I have not read through all the comments so forgive me if this is repetitive. In my experience, it always seems to help if you can get them to think something is thei...
- My best friend in high school had a Mom who was 4'10" tall. She had 7 kids and every one of them was way taller than she was. I loved that lady! She was so kind and...
- There are so many ingredients that make up a teen boy like your friend's son, that there is no one easy answer. It would have had to have started a lot earlier, and a...
Jr. High Son Has Already Developed "Attitude".
Asked by E.B. from Beaumont
on August 26, 2011
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Okay, it's only been a week and my sweet, sensitive 11 year old son has already been transformed by Jr. High. He has attitude, rolls his eyes and in general is being ...
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- His weekend fun should be dependent on how he handled his week. Explain to him what is expected and what he will get to enjoy if he follows through. If you don't nip...
- I didn't believe that teen attitude was real until each of my kids went through it in turn. I thought a good mother could avoid teen attitude. WRONG. They grow o...
- Welcome to the beginning of the hardest years of parenting I have ever experienced. Mine started about that age with the sighs, and eye rolling, and downright rudeness...
The Attitude Fine Line
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on July 31, 2011
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My 5-year-old daughter was playing a game with my in-laws and telling them how the rules worked. She seemed to be constantly commenting or correcting them on everythin...
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- I think you did the right thing. She was being disrespectful to an elder, and that's unacceptable, even if it's grandma, and even if she doesn't seemingly mind. In t...
- It sounds to me like you handled it just right. You called attention to your daughter's behavior and made it clear to her that she should not talk that way. You had he...
- I think you did absolutely the right thing. Even though it might not have seemed to "bother" the grandparents and they didn't say anything, it's very possible they w...
Disrespectful and Out of Control 15 Yr Old Son
Asked by T.F. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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I am divorced (11 years), single mom, with three kids. My older daughter has Borderline Personality Disorder, and made the last 5 years of our little family very, very...
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- I agree with J.B., and with talking to the school counselor and in family counseling/counseling for him. It sounds like he is directing his anger at you because you're...
- Xbox would be GONE when he got home from school. He doesn't get driving lessons until his behavior improves. I feel that video games and driving is a PRIVALIGE not a...
- wow, sister. I feel for ya. Please do me a favor. Strip that entitled little jerk of everything you have so lovingly provided him with and set some boundaries. ...
6 Year Old Acting Out
Asked by S.M. from Portland
on May 9, 2007
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My 6 and 1/2 year old has been acting out severly over the past few months, I just gave birth to her first sibiling on April 13th. Celeste is great with her sister, be...
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- Call your local hospital and find out when they have sibling classes. They are a big help. Also, recruit her help in doing things with you, like making dinner. She'...
- I know where you are coming from and I know your pain. i have four kids,18,13,9,6. my two oldest are driving me nuts. i have punished my kids the same way you are do...
- Most likely she is blaming you instead of her sister...and she is noticing the difference in the way you treat both of them (the NECESSARY difference, since one is a n...
