Punishment: First Response
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Punishment
Asked by T.V. from San Francisco
on July 22, 2011
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Recently my 6 yr old granddaughter misbehaved. When confronted by her mother the child struck back shouting, "I'm going to go live with grandma and grandpa". Her pun...
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- Sounds good to me, especially if she's been having other attitude problems. Obviously you see each other frequently. Now, if a summer trip to a far away grandparents h...
- I doubt that it was an effective punishment, and it likely hurt you more than it did your granddaughter. As others have said, it is the choice of the parents, not you...
- Sounds childish and totally unappropriate it has nothing to do with the grandparents.
Academic Punishment? AAAAHHH
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on January 19, 2009
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Hi Moms~
I am in need of some advice really bad here! My son, he is in 6th grade. He loves his sports, popularity, clothes, friends...everything that just does ma...
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- I think baseball season is too far off to use as a realistic consequence. Maybe if the behavior is still ongoing once baseball season is here he can go to the game an...
- I would sign him up, but stress the importance of the grades and school work and that this whole thing is a partnership between you. Help him with some organization sk...
- MLH I too have a somewhat disorganized and LAZY 7th grader I get where you are coming from. Since he is nit really failing in any subject but you know he can do bette...
4 1/2 y.o. Pees on brother...Should I Be Concerned About Behaviour??
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 16, 2009
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Okay moms, here is the situation. I am at work and get a text from husband that oldest son ( will be 5 in July) pees all over brother (age 3) while they are playing ...
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- I agree with Karee W but I'd like to point out one thing that nobody else has said. I just want to make clear w/o a doubt that this behavior is damaging to the younge...
- We have had the same thing happen!!! Our 5 year old peed on his brother. He laughs and thinks it's funny, he does it in the bathtub. I wonder if it's just a 'boy' t...
- Yes. If he still is continuing to do this despite your best efforts to redirect him and to explain why this can't go on (why it is wrong)-- you need to seek the assis...
Help! Terrible 3'S
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 3, 2008
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My 3-year-old daughter has turned from a very sweet baby into a very stubborn and disrespectful child. I remember having some challenges with my son at this age (he's ...
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- I highly recommend "How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Three can definitely be a very trying a...
- Hi Ann, 3 was way worse for our son than 2. He was pretty verbal, so the things he would come up with to say were so frustrating. Even now, he "disciplines" us right ...
- Ann, You've probably heard this before, but the power of positive praise is tremendous. Whenever you "catch" your daughter being good, praise her up and down for it. ...
14 Month Old Purposefully Slams Head into Floor
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on August 13, 2008
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My 14 month son gets very upset if we tell him "no" or move him if he is doing something inappropriate. Sometimes, he will become upset if we simply put him down (ins...
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- One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the method advocated in "Raising Your Spirited Child" that is a way of managing the environment and the transitions so that you d...
- Most behaviour like this will pass. Most likely he is feeling there is a change coming and is doing his best to make sure he is going to continue to get the attention...
- I have a 14 month old son that also throws fits on the floor. I have found that if I leave the room, of course, as long as they are safe (or go to where they can't see...
Seeking Advice Concerning Behavior
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on April 10, 2009
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I have a wonderful little boy who'll be 4 in June who has been having a lot of difficulty with acting out at preschool. His teachers have had to spend a lot of time an...
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- My son had similar problems. He acted out when he felt hurt or without control. What the teachers and parents of the other children didn't understand was that taking ...
- N., I work with parents and preschools and I promise you, you are NOT alone with this challenge. It sounds as though your son's school is proceeding wisely; resp...
- I also have two boys and, while mine are older now, I have learded a lot from watching SuperNanny on TV. She is really great with kids & their parents. If you have not...
Counting Disagreement with Hubby
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 31, 2010
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My whole life I have always heard parents count: 1... 2... 3... to their child in order to get them to obey before giving them a punishment. Because I have always hea...
Daddy and Toddler Tantrums
Asked by C.P. from San Antonio
on April 13, 2009
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Lately it seems that I am dealing with more than my three year olds tantrums. My husband gets just as wound up about her behavior and is so quick to respond by sendin...
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- I read that the average anger response is 2 seconds. After that it is much easier to get control of your emotions. Ask your husband to count to 10 if necessary befor...
- You've received a lot of advice to sift through. You'll just have to take the pieces that you think will work for you and your family. I would just like to add the s...
- Your letter is full of contridictions. You have an "incredible 3 year old little girl" who is an Unbelieveable screamer and does not respond to the word "No". In othe...
Suggestions for 8 Yr Old Child Caught Lying Again.
Asked by J.G. from San Francisco
on November 24, 2010
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I caught my 8 yr old daughter lying on Sunday. Again. Normally, it wouldn’t be big deal, but I’m having some problems with it. She asked if she could go meet a fr...
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- you need to follow through with your punishments. its hard being a single mom. but she will never learn to respect you and your rules if you don't. good luck
- Well you set up the consequences you really need to stick with them to prove you are serious.. I bet next time you will say. "I am so disappointed I need to think ab...
- If you catch her in a lie, then you need to punish her and follow through. You can still have fun and spend time with her. Good luck and happy thanksgiving.
My Son Keeps Wetting His Pants
Asked by L.B. from Columbus
on July 6, 2010
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Help! My 7 year old son started wetting his pants about 6 months ago. It began right about the same time that we started potty training his younger sister. He would...
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- Here is my suggestion to put the "ball in his court"...train him to bring his wet pants and underpants into the bathroom, put warm water and a little dish soap into th...
- I am not really sure, I am not a professional on this topic. my first response was to go to the dr. I am glad you did...I would personally go to a second one just to b...
- I would think a good doctor would suggest speaking with a counselor. Someone who deals with Child behavior. Did anything else happen around the time yo started train...
