Time-outs & Grounding
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Biting at Daycare
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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My 2 year old daughter starting biting at daycare. She has never had a biting problem before so I was very concerned as to what is bringing this on. The daycare said t...
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- K., I have a friend who would put vinegar on her child's tongue when they would bite or say ugly words. It worked for her, she called it a tongue spanking..:). L.
- You need a consequence that is used immediately. Punishment after the fact is too confusing. Yes, in daycare, a biter is my closest friend. I stay right with them t...
- First of all, biting at her age is completely normal, so don't get too worked up about it. I'm the mom of a biter and a bitee, I think it's harder being the mom of th...
Teen Problems
Asked by L.L. from Charleston
on November 29, 2006
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I have a 15 year old that is driving me crazy ,He says things back to me no matter what I say to him ,he has no respect for me at all .example :shawn I want tomorrow f...
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- L., You're too nice. Your son should have a certain degree of fear and respect for you. Get a little scary sometimes. Also, team sports might help because coache...
- Good god..that sounds like my 4 and 5 and 8 year olds...lol. The best I can say is show no expression on your face or in your voice because if he knows it irks you, he...
- You should of watched Dr. Phil yesturday. It had a boy on it that sounded like your son with exception he seemed to have a lot more anger then you described. Maybe you...
Disrespect in 13 Yr Old
Asked by A.P. from Gainesville
on February 11, 2011
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My 13 year old is very disrespectful! She has a cell phone and is supposed to answer it when I call. Last night she was at a friends apartment (upstairs from ours) i...
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- A disrespectful 13 year old? How unique! LOL! Be assured this is normal 13 year old behavior and tell your fiance.....she is trying to grow up, and please don't make m...
- Oh man. All I can say is hang in there! I was a BAD 13 year old, and probably didnt respect my mom until I moved out when I was 19. She may be resentful to your fin...
- Get the book "How to Talk so Teens will Listen and Listen so Teens will Talk" by Faber & Mazlish. Teens FEEL all grown up and able to make all their own decisions. Adu...
Advice for Dealing with a 15 Year Old...
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on May 14, 2011
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I am looking for REAL advice...and I know that I have been lenient to the extreme. I worry that I am too close to the situation to be rational...at the moment i just f...
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- I had issues with my son and tried to take his cell phone away as punishment for bad behavior/grades. He refused and called dad. he is still there and I miss him so mu...
- Damn... a 15 y/o acting like that? I'd have beaten him before it got to that point. Seriously. Some things deserve physical discipline... such as being disrespectfu...
- IMHO you need major counseling to deal with this . . . as soon as possible. The issue sounds much deeper than curfews and GPA. I wish you luck - praying for you guys.
Punishments Question (Background Info on Divorce with Added Info)
Asked by J.H. from Dubuque
on December 14, 2010
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I have a 10 year old step son and was wondering how you would punish him when he doesn't care if he is grounded, if things are taken away, if he is unable to do stuff ...
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- We did very little "punishment" and much more discipline with our children at this age. Expect good behavior, and insist on good behavior, but also model respect for h...
- Why is he so angry? The fact that NOTHING phases him leads me to the conclusion that there is something amiss. Punishing him is obviously not working so you need to g...
- My question is how long have his parents been divorced and did they seek counseling for him? Does he live with you full-time or on a visitation schedule? Divorce is a ...
My Husband Is Too Strict with My Daughter and Resents Her Completely.
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on September 8, 2009
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My husband and I have been married for 3 years. I have a 14 yo daughter who is not involved with her biological father at all. We also have a 1 year old daughter tog...
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- I stopped reading half-way through because your so-called husband is an idiot. I do not want to sugar coat....the reason you wrote this entry is because you know for a...
- M...... Oh my goodness....I am almost in tears after reading your story. Mainly because it's sad that your daughter is going through this..as well as you are. Second...
- I am so sorry to have to say this but you need to put your daughter first in this situation. If your husband won't even follow the counselor's instructions about allo...
4-Year Old Argueing!!!!
Asked by S.B. from College Station
on April 12, 2007
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My 4 year old stepson argues about EVERYTHING!!!! He argues about stuff he has no idea about.
Like when we were at my parents and he argued with my mom about a toy be...
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- My first question is : do you fight back? Cause if you dont ignore it, it will get worse. I know it sounds easy and trust I know its very nerve wrecking But I have ...
- I don't have first hand experience with this except from my arguing as a child myself. The result to my arguing with my mom just got me slapped in the mouth if she got...
- I am a mother of 4 children of my own and 3 step-children. 2 of my boys could argue with a wall starting at a very young age. Each child ,just like adults, are differe...
Advice to Keep Me from Going Crazy
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2011
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Hmmmm.... where to start. My husband has been on disability for over 2 yrs now, unpaid. My husband's disability is a birth defect and he needs a total hip replacemen...
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- Hmm...where do I start? I've been a stepmom for 25 years and am familiar with the disability process as my ex is now on both VA and SSI disability. One, you can't ...
- I agree with Sue W., well put. But also wanted to send a hug to you. And I admire how you are trying to take care of everyone. Just make sure to carve some time ou...
- Okay going through some of the same issues w/13 yr old sd and her mom. What I've learned? You cannot control what goes on at her house so let it go and provide the b...
How Would You Have Handled This Situation?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on December 6, 2010
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The kids and I were outside this weekend. At one point our neighbor’s 8 y/o son, who is BFF with my DS, came out on his scooter. My kids were playing with sidewalk...
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- I would not say a word. What's done is done. Maybe next time she sends you a text wondering where her son is, you can phone her and ask if he should be outside. ...
- I see that you already have many responses but I would just like to point out a detail I think is very interesting. If I intend on grounding my son, I would NEVER wai...
- While I agree that her behavior is confusing, it's her child, rules and family & I'd stay out of it.
16 Yr Old Wanting to Be 18
Asked by D.H. from Denver
on May 21, 2007
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My son is 16 and is really pushing buttons. He has a curfew, but refuses to abide by them. He then gets grounded, but still does whatever he wants. Grounded or not.......
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- HELLO There, sorry to hear you are having troubles. In many ways that sounds like typical teenage behavior, but then again it's unsafe for him and for the family. My...
- D., Have you considered job corps? I know that when my sister in law was a teenager who was getting in trouble she got sent there and straightened out. She went kick...
- Dear D., I know of a wonderful counslor but he is in Longmont Co. I will give you his name and phone number. You can't continue to let him do this to you or your ...
