Time-outs & Grounding
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Consequences for Grades and Homework
Asked by N.H. from Stockton
on February 25, 2008
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Some ideas on consequences for bad grades/motivation to do better. My son is struggling in school. Do I punish for bad grades i.e grounding or money for each good grad...
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- Hi N., Maybe you should have him tested, it could be his learning style and all kids have different learning styles. Maybe try to get him some tutoring and see if ...
- Have him checked out for ADHD and learning disabilities to rule those out. The school can do some testing but do it right away as there is a window of time that the sc...
- HI N., You state that your son is "struggling in school" yet you want to know if you should "punish for bad grades"? I have always felt the positive approach is the ...
Responibilty
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on March 5, 2008
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I have to two 8yr old that seem to have lost any resonablilty. (they has just started this year 2008) They have left toys and there good shoes out in the rain and they...
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- I have a 13year-old(well nest April)son and now when he leaves his shoes outside and they get soaked it's his fault not ours(normally we'll tell him to get them and if...
- I think it's the age I have two 8 yr old little girls that are doing EXACTLY the same thing. It's like I have taught them nothing, but just 6 months ago even the the ...
- I have learned with my 8yr old, that she needs to take on the natural consequences that happen, if she doesn't do her homework, I let her teacher deal with it, which w...
Looking to Join a Welcoming Church...Suggestions?
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on December 7, 2007
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I am in search of a welcoming church to attend...any suggestions? As a child I was Methodist but rarely attended, and my husband is Catholic, but again, rarely attend...
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- Hi S., I am a member at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV). We really love it. It is aimed towards men because they are usually the individual in the family that re...
- I have been looking for quiet some time and just found one that we really like. Christ's Community Chrch at 4530 W Thunderbird Rd service times 8:15a & 11a with a sun...
- I love, love, love Unity of Phoenix at 16th St & Greenway. They are very welcoming, I have met many families of mixed denominational backgrounds (my DH was raised Cath...
Teen Discipline
Asked by J.V. from Grand Rapids
on February 13, 2008
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I have a teenager in placement through foster care, Great kid!! She just steals and then lies about it. we confronted her with this and told her repeatedly that all sh...
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- Don't have any experience with this, but just a thought: have you tried talking to her and letting her decide what her punishment will be if she continues to do it? ...
- I do not think that is too much. I am a Social Worker (graduated from GVSU where you live!), and have worked in Foster Care. What does her Case worker say? Can she...
- Hi J., it sounds like to me she is crying out for attention. So you are the foster parent? Does she have any time with her other parents? Teens believe it or not want ...
Were We Too Hard on Him?
Asked by K.I. from Spokane
on October 8, 2008
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Hello ladies..
I have a question about punishment...We grounded our 16 1/2 yr old this weekend for 1 month, that's 4 weekends (we share custody and only have weekends...
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- HI K. - I was reading through your responses, and one of them made me pause, so I didn't even read the rest. I am the oldest of 5, I have 4 younger brothers. woah....
- My first thought was, if he has a phone, why didn't he make a quick call to you? At 16, that responsibliity should have been a no brainer on his part. I would really q...
- The reason your son is a good boy is because your set in your rules and consistant.He left two little boys in charge of small children and your right to disipline him....
Homework Help
Asked by R.Q. from Green Bay
on November 18, 2009
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My daughter is 8 and in 3rd grade. She's very smart, always does really well on her school work, an amazing artist and singer... But she has some issues. She forgets t...
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- The pants/jeans issue is a Sensory issue--my daughter has mild Sensory Processing Disorder, and the issue of pants/jeans and the feeling of clothes (scratchy, itchy, t...
- As a teacher of students with add/adhd and behavior disorders, I hear this issue soo many times! There are many wonderful suggestions above (I really liked the checki...
- my son's homework issues were related to the recently diagnosed ADD, but we had those very same issues getting the homework home- and then back to school again
8 Year Old Daughter Is Very Disrespectful
Asked by A.H. from Wheeling
on September 28, 2009
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I have a beautiful 8 year old daughter that does not listen to anything she is told. First a little back ground info. When she was 2 me and her father split up. She di...
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- You can get a lot of helpful tips about raising good kids at focusonthefamily.com I hope you can find a solution to your problem. From your vantage point it probably...
- OK - relax it is normal kids seem to be growing up faster and acting out sooner than we did. My daughter is only 6 1/2 and she has started being sassy and rude. I spo...
- I recommend emotional freedom technique (eft). It is a tapping technique on acupressure points that can work great for calming a kid down and helping them get control....
Lying Tweeners and Teenagers
Asked by D.S. from Denver
on March 11, 2011
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I have a 12 and 13 year old stealing everything they can get their hands on from me. They stole the laptop at night and creating facebook accounts and where using them...
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- Wow D. I can say that I honestly don't know what I would do in this situation. Is it that the 13-year-old is acting out due to the recent antics of his birth mother an...
- AFTER READING YOUR SO WHAT HAPPENED: Learning that you aren't the mother of the 13 year old helps to understand his behavior. He's suffering from the feeling of aban...
- What is going on in your house that is happening...Was there a traumatic episode..Loss of family or friend? Are you working too much??? Coming home too late? Are yo...
And Now He Is Lying!!! (Almost) 14 Year Old son....what to Do Now?
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on December 6, 2012
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Ok if you missed my last post...my son was caught sneaking out to go to his girlfriends house in the middle of the night. They are not allowed any contact what so ever...
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- I haven't gone back to see your previous post--I will do that shortly, but wanted to address your "what do I do" specifically about asking him how this morning's tutor...
- I agree completely with Marda. A few things I'd like to add. I remember being in a similar boat as your son, except I was 16 and dating a 13 year old and I was the ...
- I would ask him how tutoring went. Ask him what he worked on. Let him talk. If he confesses, tell him you appreciate him telling the truth. If he lies, then say, "...
My Son Is in Demand!
Asked by S.F. from Jackson
on September 30, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I am in need of advice yet again. Ok I'll just start and hope you guys can understand me. I was remarried in 2004, my ex was remarried in 2007. She is ...
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- Hmmm S., My son is the exact same age but he lives with both parents so I know our situation is different. He does however, spend a great deal of time gaming so we ha...
- I know you already said thanks for the responses, but just because I am in a similar position I wanted to say DO NOT FORGET you are that child's mom...unless you are t...
- I think that I might have a totally different look on it. My son, who lives at home with me and dad(still married) just doesn't like to read either. So those grades a...
