Independence: Tween
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Biking Independence
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2009
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I know it probably depends somewhat on the individual child, but at what age is it appropriate to give kids greater independence riding their bikes on busy roads, etc....
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- It all depends on where you live. Obviously you being in Saint Paul made the right choice. We live in West Fargo and our kids ages 7 on up ride anywhere they go, but k...
- Better safe than sorry! Kids are going to be upset when we set boundries, but that's out job! Good luck!
- I am sorry to hear that your son is frustrated with you right now, but you made the best choice for him. I think boys in groups are more daring and they have to be cau...
Is It Independence or Defiance?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi mamas...Ok, I have tried to write this post a number of times but I have so much to get out I don't know where to begin (sorry...and thank you in advance for readin...
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- Yes, I'd say relax your rules. Just keep remembering the rule: Pick Your Battles. Especially with strong-willed children. If she wants to wear sandals in the rain,...
- Okay. You do answer your own question here. You think she snuck them because she knew you'd say no. That is, she was deliberately doing something she knew was again...
- I was having similar issues and like you, I wasn't worried about the things going to school I just didn't like the sneaking part. So, we have a rule in my house that ...
What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use
Asked by G.G. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then e...
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- G., I have felt your pain. :) My husband came up with a really neat idea, and so far has worked wonders. (We've had the plan in action about 4-5 months now) First o...
- My 10 yr old sets and clears the table every night (pending homework status). She is also responsible for cleaning up any messes she makes. Also, she can dust the fu...
- I have a 16, 14 & 11 year old. I have one discipline method that really REALLY works with them. If I asked them to do something in the past, I dealt with the same re...
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...
At What Age Did You Give Your Child Some Independence?
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on September 7, 2007
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I'm just wondering around what age you all started letting your kids go around the neighborhood by themselves. This is assuming that you're in a decent neighborhood l...
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- Well...what heated discussions we can start on this board!! Here's my thought...we camp A LOT with 2 other families, a total of 7 kids, one family with 9 year old...
- I was wondering when independence was ok for my son also. I don't think a Kindergartener should be out by themselves, even if you can see th whole block from your win...
- Everyone has their own comfort level. My mom let me have limited freedom when I was about 6/7 and that was going to the friends house. I didn't get limited bike freedo...
Independence for 11 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on January 8, 2009
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Does anyone have advice on how to help my 11 month old spend some play time alone? My husband and I have to constantly be entertaining him. He won't even sit in his ...
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- I'm sure you've got lots of wonderful toys for him to play with, but if you really need to get something done I found the Baby Einstein DVDs really great - I know that...
- Hi R. Every baby has a different personality...that being said, my 13 month old stopped having anything to do with being confined in an exersaucer 5-6 months ago......
- One thing that has worked for me is keeping my baby in the same room as me - in the highchair with some dry cereal snacks while I clean, on the floor with a toy while ...
My 13 Year Old Son (HELP)
Asked by T.S. from Las Vegas
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 13 year old son and a 26 month old son. At this time I feel like I am in two different worlds with the age difference. My 13 year old is so moody and most cer...
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- Hi T., I'm like you in that I have a 13 year old daughter and a 3 and 15 month old - so there's a big gap. Don't be discouraged about the questions you ask. They ...
- What I have learned bout that age group is that, like your toddler, they are trying to become more independant. They want to be able to pick friends, hang out, dress ...
- Hello T., First let me say I am a mother of 4 kids 15- girl, 14 boy, 7 girl, and 4 boy. I was going thru the same thing with my oldest daughter. 1 1/2 years ago it got...
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 10 Year Old and Her Behavior Out of Control
Asked by S.L. from Waterloo
on October 31, 2006
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I have a 10 year old that it seems that i can not get any control over. She is not bad it is her mouth and her attitude. I dont know what to do with her as for how to ...
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- S., could be her hormones, but really maybe the fact that her "dad" is in Iraq makes her worry and that is the only way she knows how to express her feelings. Take her...
- S., Being a school counselor, my advice to you is your daughter needs some counseling. When my parents divorced, and my relationship was nonexistent with my dad I d...
- My neice started acting that way at the same age. This went on for about 6 months- some days worse than others- until she started her period. After that she was fine e...
Ack! I Saw What My 12 Year Old Has Been Watching on Youtube!
Asked by A.K. from Portland
on November 23, 2008
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Hey Mamas,
I was on youtube tonight watching a link sent to me by a friend. I saw that my 12 year old son had an account. We do not allow him unsupervised computer ac...
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- First, no judgement!! A great resource is http://birdsandbeesandkids.com/. She's a local mom who does workshops, one on one consultation, and most Mondays she does a l...
- I think you're on the right track with focusing on the part about portraying himself as older. As far as the content... while you don't want him watching that, I feel ...
- i just found my 11 year old was looking at nude pics on ebay!! i totally agree with you that he shouldn't be in trouble and quite honestly, you and your hubby are bett...
