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How Do I Get My 13 Year Old Son to Be Accountable?
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 14, 2011
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So, my 13 year old is going through the same thing they all do, I am pretty sure. He does not put on clean clothes, brush his teeth, shower, clear his dishes, do his ...
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- The Love and Logic books are perfect for these issues. In fact, they pretty much cover all areas of parenting from preschool through high school. They will help you es...
- I think nagging is a mom's job. And a 13 year old taking something off mom's desk even though she told him not to is pretty normal. If that's the worst he does, th...
- consequences, yes make a list and it has to be every little thing give him chores to do everyday. Really with the showering thing that is odd to me because most 13 ye...
Need Help with 11 Year Old Son Behavior Problems
Asked by K.S. from Springfield
on October 26, 2009
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I really need help with my almost 11 year old. He is EXTREMELY argumentative and an extreme "jerk" for no better word. He is "always right" and if he's corrected - h...
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- You have received great advice. It's tough on the other kids as well but they could be contributing too. We have the same issue with my 9 year old. It's a need for ...
- I agree with Barefoot G. There is a book which is about this technique, but I cannot remember what it is. A very good friend used it and got very quick and permanent...
- I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers given that I only have an 18 mos old son, but I have been reading the book "Boundaries with Kids" by Cloud and Townsend...
Violent Fits and Disruption from 9 year-old-Need Advice!
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on February 28, 2008
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We are a large combined family. My 9-year-old stepdaughter has been a huge household disruption and as she has gotten older her "temper tantrums" have gotten more and...
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- Is it possible the she might have adhd with odd? Odd is oppositional defiant disorder. It is a true disorder too!Goggle ODD and you will see what comes up. My newphew...
- I would call some sort of authority. 9 is WAY too old to be acting like that. WAY too old. Maybe her mom is afraid of what proffessional help might reveal? I'm sor...
- If there is a court order for the daughter to see a counselor.... start there. Go back to the courts because the mother is in violation of a court order if she does n...
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...
11 Year Old Son Trouble Following Instructions
Asked by I.R. from Dallas
on November 4, 2010
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I have a 11 year old son who has trouble following instructions in school & home. He isn't hyper at all so I know that ADHD is out of the question but he does have tro...
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- You son may have ADHD - Inattentive Type. He sounds just like my daughter, who takes a high dose of medication for it. She did her homework, but it never made it to th...
- I feel your pain! I have the same problem with my daughter who just turned 10, only not quite as bad. I know she doesn't have ADHD either but I have thought maybe a mi...
- One thing that comes to mind is MSG. Alot of kids get affected by it and by other artificial additives in food and drinks and MSG is hidden under many names. You'll ...
11 Year Old Boy Misbehaving/attitude Problems
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on January 6, 2008
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My 11 year old boy will be very rude, and make rude remarks, when they are not needed. I have tried taking his favorite items away, grounding him, etc.. The response I...
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- I took a parenting class that uses the book "Systematic Training for Effective Parenting" (S.T.E.P.) You can order it on Amazon.com....It teaches parents how to teach...
- I have an 11 year old son, soon to be 12 next month, and I know what you are talking about. He always was a sweet, loving and funny kid, then he started changing. Forg...
- K., I have an 11 year old nephew who went through a mild version of what you are describing - and as we have a lot of interaction with him we were part of trying to fi...
Seeking Moms with 12 Year Old Girls Who Think There Grown
Asked by A.A. from Louisville
on March 5, 2008
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Help my child is moody ,rude,just down right disrespectful.
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- In the famous words of Bette Davis.."Fasten your seatlbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy ride." I have 4 children on the other side of 12 and let me tell you that is a moder...
- Hey A., I feel your pain, my stepdaughter was horrible when she was 12! It's something about those puberty years that they just give you all the hell they can. Firs...
- Hi A.. I have worked with girls 7 to 17, who ran away from home or parents were being given a respite from their out of control child. Hopefully, it is not too late fo...
My 14 Year Old Son Is Out of Control at School, What to Do?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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Hi.
My 14 year old son is in 8th grade this year and has changed dramatically. He use to be an easy going and laid back kid. His grades were always good and I nev...
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- I have one myself. He is just defiant. Im told by my counselor that it is the teenage stage. He is doing well in school so I dont worry so much. However, change in moo...
- T. - Stop repeating the accusations, negative remarks and punishments. Sit down and talk with him, as the caring, loving mother you are - interested only in re-co...
- It sounds like something has changed for him. My vote is to take him to therapy. If this is a drastic change then there should be a specific cause. You could also l...
Help with a 13 Year Old Boy with Adhd Who Continues to Get in Trouble at School
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on March 13, 2008
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Help!! I am struggling. My son is 13 with adhd and gets in trouble at school at least once a week. I have increased his medication and it has not helped. I am not g...
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- Hi A., Please do not become overwhelmed...there is help...contact your school Social Worker...she will know about a plan 504...its to help kids w/add or ADHD...the ...
- i had the same problem( she has been suspended numerous times and even ran away from home more than 1x and lies alot) with my 13 year old daughter I had the doctor fa...
- Hi there A., I am here to tell you my daughter was with ADHD and anxiety. My counselor we go to is giving her what is called "Bio-feedback". All it is that my dau...
Seeking Help on How to Discipline 11 Year Old Boy Geting in Trouble at School
Asked by J.M. from Richmond
on March 17, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy (will be 12 in May) who is in 6th grade and has been in constant trouble at school for being disruptive in class and rude to his teachers. H...
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- I have a son who just turned 11 and I have had that problem in the past. My son's biological father is no where around but my current boyfriend has been a really good ...
- He may be bored. My children go to public school & do fine but I have found, particularly with my 8 yr old son, that "acting out" equates to finishing his work too so...
- Take what he loves most away from him. Again, show him the proper way to behave in order to get it back. As a family group stick to your decision of action. Breath, it...
