Acting Up
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5Yr. Old with Attitude
Asked by F.P. from Chicago
on February 29, 2008
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My 5 yr. old son always gets an attitude and gets mad at me if I get upset with him for something. It clould be something as simple as "It's time to turn the T.V. off ...
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- I couldn't agree more with Liana. I make every effort not to yell at my 2.5 year old. I've lost my temper twice with him and both times he sobbed. I felt so terribl...
- we had this issue as well. I have a 5 and 7 year old. we started the marble jar they each have 2 the good and the bad. when you listen- thank you- you have a marble...
- I agree with both. My daughter (who is also my button pusher, I cannot believe how she gets to me sometimes) is *much* better behaved when she watches less/no TV. I ...
6 Year Old Attitude
Asked by S.L. from Lincoln
on March 6, 2008
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Is it just me, or do girls get mouthy at 6? Just out of the blue my daughter has started talking back, doesn't want to help around the house and uses the "I HATE YOU"...
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- You are not alone in the mouthy kid department, they all start to test out their independence and seeing if they can get what they want though being mean. My advice i...
- I have a second grader also with attitude problems. Not only that, but multiple friends with the same problem. We keep a close eye on what she is watching on tv sinc...
- Oh boy sounds like you have my daughter..lol. As for how we deal with her attitude, thats pretty easy and she behaves about 90 perecent of the time when it happens. ...
Help with Disrespectful 8 Year Old
Asked by T.C. from Rockford
on April 20, 2009
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My 8 year old has the worst attitude when it comes to how she talks to her father and I. I try to talk calmly but she won't let up!! She is an honors student and in ...
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- We did something similar to the other poster and it also worked well. My friend and I were just talking about kids' attitudes and we think a lot of it is based on r...
- Our 7 year old (almost 8!) was going through a period where she was VERY rude! Talking to her about it didn't work. Punishing her for it didn't work. Yelling at her...
- Yep. It happens...even w/ Honor students. the pressure is "on" at school and they "release" at home. Not fun. Our solution was to talk about this in a "non" time, ...
My 3 Year Old Little Girl Has an Attitude and Thinks She Is the Boss!
Asked by M.G. from Dayton
on December 31, 2010
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My daughter is 3 years and 4 months old she is an extremely smart and a happy child. But she has an attidtude and trys to run the house. My husband and I have tried ma...
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- I'd say it's a learned behavior... Most of what my boys do and act If I really think alot of times is something I've acted out or done, however it is still no acceptab...
- Wow. I haven't read the other answers yet. I don't think the 2-minute time-outs or taking a toy away is working here. When you have a nice quiet everything-is-fin...
- I don't discipline my kids for acting their age, but I don't give in either. I think it's fair that if your computer usage is keeping her up, you figure out how to re...
She's Getting Out of Control
Asked by D.W. from Washington DC
on March 18, 2010
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Well, now we get a letter from school that my 16yo daughter has to attend an Saturday detention because she got caught leaving the school grounds during school. She sa...
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- I don't have a teenager, so I can't speak from experience, but I once heard an idea that I thought was ingenious. Since you don't work outside the home, spend a few d...
- I think all teens are difficult - and it could be much worse, but you're right that things need to change. Does she have any activities she is in? Maybe sports, or a d...
- I have no words of wisdom just that you have my absolute sympathy. We have a 13 soon to be 14 yo boy that acts exactly the same way except that he is no longer pullin...
Kind of Bad School Conference! Help Me Stop Worrying!
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on March 9, 2012
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We just had our 7 year old daughter's school conference tonight and I can't stop worrying about it! I need some input from someone other than my husband! The teacher s...
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- I had a 3rd-grade teacher breezily and laughingly refer to my son who had AD/HD and learning disabilities and was on a 504 plan and receiving Title 1 help as "lazy" an...
- You're worried about an educator who would use "snotty" to describe a little girl? So am I. What lamebrain university gave her a diploma? Let's say, for the sake of a...
- Without going into all of the details, here's my take (as a preschool teacher who has been on both sides of the conference table): What I would try to look back on ...
2 Year Old Acting Out
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on March 21, 2008
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I have a 2 year old daughter who has always been well behaved. Ever since we brought home our son she has been acting out. I know that this can be normal but I am se...
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- Hi K., I just had a baby 10 months ago and my young one did the same thing. I love to watch supernanny and have read all kinds of parenting books and just tried all ...
- she could be jealous of the baby. Get her more involved with helping you, and spend some alone time with her so she feels important
- First would be to relax she is only two and know there is a baby, who is in her eyes taking all of your time, it wouldn't matter if she had your attention 90% of the d...
5 1/2 Yr Old with a MAJOR Attitude - Pls Help
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 9, 2009
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I am searching for some advice as to how I should approach my 5 1/2 year old daughter who is starting to have a a major attitude problem; she is talking back to me and...
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- Here's the deal... positive reinforcement is wonderful to increase the frequency of desired behaviors (hence, the reinforcement). This is NOT the same as ignoring bad...
- Hey S., Well I don't have a masters but my eldest is 13, plus i have a 3 and 4 year old. What I find works, is NOT to engage her when she is being fresh. Simp...
- Wow - what great advice you got from Cristina. I do agree with the positive reinforcement - Remember not to get to complicated - make it something you are going to do...
Intelligent, but Academically Lazy Child
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on May 24, 2009
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My 14 year old freshman has proven through standardized testing that he is very intelligent. However, his grades reflect another story as he is failing all subjects. ...
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- First don't beat yourself up. Most teenagers will not tell parents exactly whats going on in their lives. I am sure you and your husband have spoken to him about h...
- This may sound funny, but could you request the school to try and place your son in an honors or upper level course? This may challenge him and he may turn around aca...
- I have to agree with NW.. your son is me 20 years ago. I scored a 35 on the ACT, but failed most every class except physics. Why physics? Because it was the only sub...
Having Attitude Problems with My 5Yr. Old
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on April 24, 2007
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For the past month, my 5 yr. old has been over sensitive when people tease/joke around with him, being very selfish, and has been argueing with everything I say. I wil...
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- I would try putting him in a martial arts program. This will help his welf esteem and also work on the discipline and respect issues you are working on at home. I wo...
- I have a 7 yo girl who has an attitude most days. I send her to her room & let her think about what she has done wrong. I think it might be because of all the changes ...
- I have a 6 yr old who has been through much of the same things as you are listing, and she's been pretty resiliant, but it did take some time to get adjusted... about ...
