Time-outs & Grounding
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**Tween Trouble**
Asked by R.P. from Houston
on April 29, 2009
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Hi Moms & Dads,
I need advice on effective discipline for my 11 yr old. She will whine if she doesn't get her way. She interupts me when I'm talking, etc. Would ...
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- Does she get an allowance? If so, start charging her a "whining fee". Every time she whines, she has to pay you a set amount. Believe me, if she's like most kids, t...
- I'm with you--the whining makes me crazy. My 8 year old whines so much I have just started sending her to her room. Sometimes she will scream and cry for 30 mins. I'...
- Hi R. P You are so right- there is no excuse to be rude, no matter what age you are- but, unfortunatally there are some things you must endure while she is going thru...
How to Convince DH to Follow Through with Consequences?
Asked by S.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 11, 2010
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It seems like often when my almost-15 yr old DSS breaks a rule, DH is handy about coming up with excuses about why we shouldn't follow though with the consequences we'...
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- Just read your Edit: "Mnemonics" is a method of remembering and memorization. You could try that. It is widely known and you should find info about it online. I actu...
- Oh boy. If I let me girls get away with this tyope of thing, they would ALWAYS say they told me. I try to be fair and maybe, if there is a slight possibility, shorte...
- Consistency is the key! You've clarified the rules and even wrote them down. Kids have to accept the consequences. I went through this with my son (just turned 15). I ...
Carrying over Punishment???? Yes or No?
Asked by D.H. from Rochester
on December 3, 2007
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My daughter who is 7, disobeyed me when I clearly stated: turn off the TV and clean up. My punishment was a 5 min time out. My husband believes in no TV or computer ...
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- Immediate punishment is the best becuase children (even seven year olds), associate the punishment with the previous deed. if you give her a punishment 20 minutes lat...
- well, 1st of all, they say that for time-outs you should have 1 min per year the child is of age. and the older that they are, the more you can add minutes to the yea...
- my husband and i dont agree on punishment either. im a stay at home mom,so my kids tend to ask me if they can have or do things. when it comes time for discipline i ...
Are You in Your 30'S and Do You Feel like the Time Is Just Flying By?
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on May 26, 2011
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For everyone in their 30-something stage of life...I'm just wondering if it ever just suddenly hit you that wow...you weren't in your 20's anymore...life is moving on....
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- Yes, absolutely. My thirties are flying - oh, wait, I'm now 40!! It seemed like my teen years and early twenties went on forever. Now, the time is flying by. ...
- I'm 44 now but when I was 39 and having serious issues with my husband is when it really hit me. One day I just woke up and said OMG, I'm 39 and I'm unhappy and I don...
- Yep, I'm 37 and I was just thinking the other day, geez, I'm going to be 40 in 3 years. I used to think 40 sounded old but I don't really feel old. Weird, but yeah tim...
Does Your Kid Give You a Hard Time About Homework?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on September 11, 2010
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Just wondering how many parents are struggleing to get their kid too complete their homework? What techniques have you discovered that helped?
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- Well I have the same problem, my daughter just started 1st grade and she is having attitude whenever it's time to complete her homework, she did not give much trouble ...
- We don't have homework battles. I don't know if it's because of personalities, or because we've taught our boys from birth that it's better to get work done first so ...
- My kids know the drill... come in rest a few mins, eat a snack, and then clear the kitchen table and get to work on the home work assignments... It used to be a ba...
Seeking Emotional Support Through Difficult Time
Asked by M.M. from Savannah
on April 18, 2008
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I recently caught my husband cheating on me and spending money he said we didn't have to pay our bills or buy diapers and food for our daughter. I am severely crushed...
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- M., That is a very tough situation to be in. Look for a support group in your area, whether for victims of domestic violence or parents without partners, or even a...
- As far as I know,he can't take her from you unless he proves you unfit and it sounds to me like you are the only constant in your daughters life.He's just feeling guil...
- First of all may God be with you and your child. I PROMISE I will pray for you and for the heart of your husband to change. I have both short-term and long-term com...
Help! My 8 Year Old Thinks Shes 18!!!
Asked by S.R. from Grand Rapids
on September 27, 2006
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I have an 8 year old daughter who is getting to be very sassy, won't listen to anything I say and tends to terrorize her little brother! I've tried grounding her, tak...
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- Hi S., My grandson is like that with his mom. He would never think of sassing me or papa. My daughter became so frustrated she said nana and papa made him that way. ...
- It's hormones. My daughter started her period at 9 years old and for at least 2 years before that, she was the most sassiest, meanest, and terroristic child ever. I di...
- My suggestions is to write out a list of rules and consquenses. Post it. Everytime she breaks a rule - she will know the consequence. Most times we punish when we a...
Misbehaving Big Time-is It Rude to Take Away Privilege of Going to Bday Party?
Asked by M.U. from Sacramento
on February 19, 2011
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My 5 y/o son in the past week and 1/2 has been testing every boundary, trying to control every situation and talking back. The last couple of days has been the worst....
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- Dear Mom, Do not for a moment feel that your child not attending the party would be "unfair" to the birthday boy. You can always send your gift and make your apolo...
- I don't think it's rude not to let him go. He certainly hasn't cared about being rude to you. After the way he's been acting, how can you be sure he won't behave tha...
- As Dr. Phil says, "you have to find their commodity" that's why the other stuff that being taken away don't affect him. Go with your gut and tell him he can't go to t...
I Need Help Wth Opinions on Discipline for My 11 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on February 5, 2008
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she's a good girl,but of course she is growing inot a teenager.my problem is when i say she's grounded we really dont stick with it,And sometimes when i take something...
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- Try going to www.loveandlogic.com. It is definitely hard dealing with pre-teen and teen issues. I have a 15 yr. old and we are going through alot of teenage issues. ...
- L., you HAVE to stick to the grounding. I had this problem with my two older kids (now 23 and 21 years old) and when they finally moved out of my house they sat me do...
- As my mom always told me: "Do you want to have a child running free through the streets because you did not discipline well". I know it sucks but you have to stick to...
Discipline Teenage Son
Asked by J.L. from Houston
on March 25, 2008
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My 14 yro son will not follow rules or stay grounded, he keeps leaving to stay at friends house. His grades have been slipping and constantly wants to spend time with ...
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- The first thing I would recommend is getting your husband on the same page as you- otherwise there is no point. I would also recommend that you keep your punishments ...
- I know this may come as a shock, but I also was in your same shoes with my 17 yro daughter. Her grades were slipping and she is a straight A student. Spent a lot of ti...
- sounds like he gets his way - why wouldn't he continue with the behavior of course he chose to be grounded for the rest of the year (not realistic btw) There is a wo...
