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15 Yo Good Kid in Public, But . . .
Asked by M.D. from Provo
on April 3, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son who is a very well behaved person in public. He's also a 4.0 student. However, within the walls of our home, he's a whole 'nother kind of pe...
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- Take away the phone, computer, television, wii, driving...whatever. He needs to earn them by respecting his family members. You and your husband need to be on the sa...
- 'love and logic'...I just finished this course...amazing! Just look it up on the web and it will explain itself! Good luck.
- I had a 5 year old who was wonderful and charming and helpful in public, but when she got home she was beastly to me - acting defiant, irritating, several tentrums eve...
Help with Daugher
Asked by R.S. from Medford
on February 11, 2008
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how do you get your 18 year old to feel better about herself and go out a get a job. my daughter has touble fitting in with other people. she always stuggled in school
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- i have no advice but i wanted to say good luck. i know myself that it is hard to find yourself sometimes, expecially in a group. i still have extreme shyness sometimes...
- R., Start with a trip to the doctor to see if your daughter has a diagnosable illness or disorder that could be holding her back. If that's the case, get her ...
- Hi R.. Does your daughter like animals? My sister is a vet and hires young adults that don't always fit in with others. They work hard, and they get the unconditio...
Need Help Understanding My Three Year Old Daughter.
Asked by H.K. from Scranton
on June 19, 2010
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I have an 18 year old son,he is laid back and always been a good kid. I only remember ever spanking him twice. Now my daughter we talk to her tell her she is doing som...
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- "The New Strong-Willed Child" by James Dobson was very helpful for us in dealing with our strong-willed 3 yr old daughter. (Strong willed for us, good for the babysit...
- She made be good for others, because she knows they will not tollerate certain bahaviors. I want to say congratulations on spanking when it is needed, so many moms tod...
- When i put my four yr old in corner i make sure to ask him every five minutes why he is in the corner.....the first time i ask him and he doesnt know i tell him why......
What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2009
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My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full ti...
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- My personal experience tells me that I should have taken the gap year. I ended up going right into college and by the time the 3rd semester rolled around, I dropped o...
- S., I scanned the responses but didn't see any mention of Americorps...sorry if this winds up being a repeat. I am in the strongest support of a PRODUCTIVE "gap ...
- Hi S., Although you have a lot of good advice, I felt I needed to respond as well. My son and I had this same conversation earlier this year. My son will also be ...
Older Teenager Problems
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2008
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I have a 17 year old stepson, who is a great kid except he refuses to do things that I feel are "normal" for an almost adult. My husband doesn't really get after him ...
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- We had a young woman move in with us as an adult. She was very sweet, but only did the things she WANTED to, WHEN she wanted to. Her counselor suggested this system....
- J. - Congratulations on your marriage/new family and baby! You may not like the advice I'm going to share, but if I were a new stepmom to a boy who is very near ...
- You could try drawing up a contract with your son. Allow him to participate in the process. In the contract, be very specific about what his chores are and when he n...
*Dealing with Feelings & Emotions*
Asked by L.H. from St. Louis
on December 8, 2008
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Hello & Happy Holidays to aall the fabulous moms out there. I've written before about issues with my 15 yr old daughter, and you all gave very good suggestions and ad...
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- I don't doubt that you love your daughter, but I think that your feelings although not always something we have control over are an indication that you need some extra...
- L., I TOTALLY understand.....my daughter is 12 going on 20, and I feel the exact same way. We have our good days and bad days, but it is hard to "like" her som...
- My best advise is to just stop feeling this way towards her. I know it sounds quick to say that, but if you let this continue to grow, she will feel shut out. I am a...
Advice on Parenting a Young Adult
Asked by T.T. from Philadelphia
on July 16, 2009
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Hi moms, I need help. I'm the mom of 4, the oldest being 18 and fresh out of high school. He works 40 hours a week, pays for his car(a loan through us)and his cell pho...
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- Ok, mama. Yup, of COURSE they're having sex. Along with your other descriptions, sounds like you have a normal and responsible ADULT on your hands. Bravo for the jo...
- 18 is the hardest age, I have been there 3 times and each one is different. I found that the best thing to do is to realize that they are not children anymore, but the...
- You are Lady of your house, and that is as far as your authority goes with him anymore, EVER. He's not your child anymore, though he will always be your son, it is ...
Teen Daughter and Dating
Asked by E.S. from Roanoke
on June 16, 2008
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My oldest d/d is 14 and recently completed her first year of high school. Prior to this year, she has gotten excellent grades and aside from the normal middle school ...
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- I think a lot of the moms gave you some good advise, otherwise I would make my response longer. First of all, I think you are already making great parenting choic...
- E., Raising teenagers is hard on a good day. I have survived a teenage son ( I think they are easier than daughters from the stories my friends tell me.) I can assu...
- This is much more serious than you can imagine! You need to take hold of this now! In fact it is a little late to change much (feeling already developed by the sound...
My 16 Year Old Daughter Has Moved Out
Asked by M.C. from Albany
on May 17, 2010
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After an argument last week, my daughter skipped school, returned home while everyone was at work, packed a bag, left a note and went to her friend's house.
The fri...
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- Yep, call the police. They will have to release her to you. Your daughter needs help. She will hate you for it now, but love you for it later in life. Love her eve...
- My daughter ran away so many times and the police went and got her every time. The mother is harboring a runaway and can get into a lot of trouble. She became involve...
- M., My heart goes out to you. The first thing I would say you should do is go see a counselor at your church, if you don't have a church find out with your friends o...
Cleaning House/Chores for 18 and 21 Year Olds
Asked by H.H. from Atlanta
on July 16, 2008
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I work full time from home. I have 2 adult children - both in college - taking classes now and a husband with 2 jobs! Needless to say we are all very busy! Until the o...
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- I would charge them a considerable amount of rent up front each month for "room and board." Then, if they are helpful during the month, refund some of their money or ...
- Easy, either they help or pay or move. Give them the choice and be sure your husband stands behind you. It is a decision of the owners of the home! Either they pay...
- Easy as pie. Start chrging your kids every time you have to do a chore that was on their list see how fast they are going to do it Or secondly when they want somethi...
