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How Do I Get My 13 Year Old Son to Be Accountable?
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 14, 2011
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So, my 13 year old is going through the same thing they all do, I am pretty sure. He does not put on clean clothes, brush his teeth, shower, clear his dishes, do his ...
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- The Love and Logic books are perfect for these issues. In fact, they pretty much cover all areas of parenting from preschool through high school. They will help you es...
- I think nagging is a mom's job. And a 13 year old taking something off mom's desk even though she told him not to is pretty normal. If that's the worst he does, th...
- consequences, yes make a list and it has to be every little thing give him chores to do everyday. Really with the showering thing that is odd to me because most 13 ye...
12 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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I am having problems with my 12 year old step son. Last school year he got 3 Fs, 2 Ds and a C. He always lied about having homework. At home, he wont do his chores....
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- I am sure there are many issues behind the emotion and behavior occurring here. It is important to find more treatment than meds- including educational support (with ...
- Let me say that I can identify with what you are going through. I too am a stepmom in a very similar situation to yours (had to raise the child because mom was unable...
- First of all Sonya H is right, about the food. Second of all if you don't discipline you can expect behavior problems - "talking to" is not discipline, boundaries and...
Need Help with 11 Year Old Son Behavior Problems
Asked by K.S. from Springfield
on October 26, 2009
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I really need help with my almost 11 year old. He is EXTREMELY argumentative and an extreme "jerk" for no better word. He is "always right" and if he's corrected - h...
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- You have received great advice. It's tough on the other kids as well but they could be contributing too. We have the same issue with my 9 year old. It's a need for ...
- I agree with Barefoot G. There is a book which is about this technique, but I cannot remember what it is. A very good friend used it and got very quick and permanent...
- I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers given that I only have an 18 mos old son, but I have been reading the book "Boundaries with Kids" by Cloud and Townsend...
Bed Time for a 10 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2009
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I am just wondering what time you put your 10 year old to bed. She currently goes to be around 8:00 but she thinks she should be able to stay up later. I put my 8 ye...
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- Hard to say...What time does she need to get up on week days? My 9 yr old has to get up at 6:30 and so we have to stick with an 8:00 bedtime (tho sometimes w/books, tr...
- My 9 yr old has to be in bed no later than 8:00, he is then allowed to read until 8:30 or 8:45. If he doesn't read he doesn't settle down for the night and ends up st...
- Weeknights my 9yr old generally is in bed by 8:30 or 9:00 (we don't do repeated 9pms in a row) and she has to be up by 6:00am. That has been extended in the last year...
Advice on 12 Year-old Shaving Hairy Thighs....
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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My 12 year old daughter has been shaving her legs now for probably over a year. She has very "hairy" legs, although not "black" hair, she is lucky in that respect. The...
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- Nair is all chemicals so no surprise that she broke out in a rash. I tried it on myself and didn't like it so I won't give it to my almost 11 year old.. if you are alr...
- J., its no big deal and a no-brainer besides. Let the hairy girls shave if that is what makes them feel comfortable. I guess I do not understand your enormous quandr...
- Hair is hair. If the hair is there and you know her level of concern then why not. If you are worried about her cutting herself, you could help her the first few times...
10 Year Old Attitude
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on February 4, 2010
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I have a 10 year old son who over the last year or so has completely changed attitudes ! I'm at my wits end. He seems very angry and gets upset over everything. He ...
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- It's interesting that when there is tension or dysfunction going on in a family, one person (often a sensitive or volatile child) will become the focus of the trouble,...
- D., definitely get your son into counseling - Cooks Children Behavioral Health is an excellent and caring place if you need a starting point... And, I think they woul...
- I read the other responses first so I could see what others have suggested. I agree with it all. The thing I would add is that reading books and researching might help...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Getting 13 Year Old to Wear a Bra!
Asked by S.L. from Grand Junction
on April 15, 2009
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A dear friend of mine is having trouble getting her 13 year old to wear a bra. The daughter is quite stubborn, and still embarrassed of anything 'girly' (she refuses t...
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- First off, does the 13 year old NEED to wear a bra? If she hasn't started to develop at all, I probably wouldn't bother. If, however, she needs it, here's what I w...
- To Wendy: Yes a 13 year old NEEDS a bra. My 11 year old needs one. Some just develop faster. My daughter likes the sports-bra type. She didn't like to wear hers at...
- My daughter was the same way. Nothing feminine!! I thought I would go crazy. I just happened to find little sports bras that don't really look like bras and clip in...
Seeking Kind Words and Support While Parenting a 12 Year Old
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on June 28, 2008
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I have written before about my 12 year old son. He will start middle school next year. He has always been kind, loving, and helpful.
He does well in school, has a fe...
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- D....I have a 10 yo who is ODD...she started doing this at 4 yo... so I TOTALLY understand. I wish I could say I was premenopausal...but, sadly no...I am just superse...
- Yes, you will survive it and so will your son. But I just read an amazing book and the techniques have worked with both my 4 yr old and my 13 yr old neice (whom we li...
- Communication is always the number 1 thing to try. I wouldn't recommend at that particular moment to get in an in-depth conversation, but I would say we will address ...
My 14 Year Old Daughter
Asked by B.D. from New Orleans
on February 6, 2013
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My 14 year old daughter likes boys...ALOT!She txts them after i tell her not too.She is so sneaky and beats up her younger sister(12)Ladies,I need your help!We have do...
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- Maybe your 12 year old is taking after your 13 year old. With the boys, and all.
- I'd axe the phone and keep her home for a couple of weeks until you can trust her to be responsible. Have you tried getting your girls involved in afterschool sport...
- Take away the phone, for a start. If she needs one for a legitimate need to get in touch with you, replace it with one that does not have text capabilities. As for...
