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Am I a Bad Parent?
He has a bad attitude much of the time, but I know it's all due to his not having structure at his mom's, and the change has been a wake up call for him. ...
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- I would not say that you are a bad parent! My sister and I gave my step father hell when he came in and married our mother with no warning. He was really nice to us fo...
- Have you tried family counseling? He is only one part of the equation. You all play a role in the issues--therefore you all need to be seen as a family for therapy. ...
- This does not make you a bad parent, however you don't know what kinds of things he saw or experienced with his mother. Have you had him tested for ADHD or BI-Polar? T...
Bad Behavior
Aug 6, 2009 ... It's kindergarten don't let him get a bad attitude toward school already. You should be talking to the teacher and getting specific ...
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- You have gotten some good responses so far. I particularly agree with Stephanie's. I would like to add something, however. Just because the behavior is not desirabl...
- Hey A., I was an elementary school teacher for 17 years and from my experience following directions/listening is learned skill. It needs to be taught at home. You m...
- A., I feel for you in your frustration and guilt about your son. The basics which are so important for improving behavior include rewarding him ( with attention, "hi...
Momma Gone Crazy
He quickly developed a very mean, bad attitude towards everyone(even his little brother who he is very protective over)hitting, kicking, saying mean things, ...
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- My son was 18 months old when the babysitters husband tripped over the baby gate and fell on him, and busted his leg. He was in that horrible body cast, wow, it sure ...
- To a 2-year-old, four weeks may as well be his whole life. His bad attitude (even though understandable) worked for him then so he'd expect it to work for him now. The...
- Have you tried using a time out chair? I know this sounds dumb, but I watch Super Nanny on TV all the time, and she is big in using a "naughty chair." When he is actin...
Help My 11 Year Old Is Getting in Trouble in School.
A bad attitude, well that is everyone right to have their own opinion, but it is unacceptable to push one's bad attitude on others. ...
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- Hello A.- You should talk to her, find out why the change in attitude. Peer pressure is very strong at that age, and kids dont know to distinuish between being popula...
- Hi A., An 11 year old has no need for a cell phone. Also consider dangling the car license and use of a car. Many insurance companies give discount for good grades....
- I'm going through this too...same age daughter/same grade...I could have written your request... Keep being consistant with your expectations and the consequences for...
Help with a 12 Year Old's Attitude...
If they start yelling or talking with a bad attitude, it's VERY important that you stay calm, mature and respectful. In other words, you have to behave the ...
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- A big part of her "attitude" came out when you said, you can't get "her" to commit? WHAT? Who's in charge at your house? It's not her decision to make MOM. Unfortu...
- I have to chuckle. My daughter is now 25, and she apologized to me the other day for being such a pain as a teen! Girls do that! As my mother told me (I am 66 and m...
- First of all I need more information but with the information giving me it seems that she wants to be the boos and that can not be posible I will recomend that you go...
HELLLLP Attitude Control
Jun 26, 2009 ... She has the power to NOT do those behaviors (the ones that exude bad attitude). The book will teach you how to "count" her when she does one ...
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- Hi, K.. Well, it's very fashionable among young people - even kids your daughter's age - to act this way. Chances are that there is a popular little girl, or a pod of ...
- Hi! Im so sorry about your daughters change in attitude. I am the mom of 2 & we are in the military & we move around...A LOT!!! I suspect that your daughter is having ...
- I would plan a girls day out with just her, were she wants to go, so you two can talk one on one. Sounds like she is either upset with the move or having had a terribl...
Attitude Change Suggestions
I have a 10 year old son who has a very bad attitude. He talks back to me, his grandma and his great grandma. It doesn't happen all the time but man when it ...
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- Hi, J.. I've found, with my 12 year old, who also gets a bit (HA) mouthy, that taking away important things works better. My son skateboards and plays video games. I h...
- I found with my daughter the best thing to do was ignore it. As soon as we stopped ignoring it she started doing it less and less.
- Hi my daughter is 9 and she also can get very argumentative. I have found sending her to her room to cool down (she has no TV not many toys only books in her room). ...
5 Year Old Girl with a Serious Attitude!!
What is happening with your little darling is she is learning every bad habit and bad attitude from all of her new friends at school. ...
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- My stepson started to get "mouthy" when he started school too. I think it has to do with them trying to become more independent. He is almost 8 now, and still has hi...
- WOW! It sounds exactly like my daughter, she is now 13, but started the attitude when she went to kindergarten. She was always mature for her age, very smart, teacher...
- First of all check out the situation. If this is new think what has been going on. Have there been changes in your family, in your daughters life? *Stay calm and do...
Gameboy Is Driving My Son Crazy!!!!!
When I take it away, I deal with this loud kicking, screaming tantrums and bad attitude.. what is the correct way to deal with this- I have taken it away ...
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- What we have done with my son is made a chart. For everyday he does his chores, his homework without whining, he gets a certain amount of minutes with his gameboy on ...
- Hi P.-- what you need to do use the game as a reward instead of a punishment. If you want him to complete chores, etc. before he gets to play it have him earn it. Sa...
- I think taking it away is a good move. We don't regularly watch media (TV, videos, computer time for the kids) but if we do and they freak out about "only" getting to ...
Christmas Dilemma- Update
I don't feel I should reward her bad attitude with such an expensive gift or anything at this point. (I'm upset as you can tell). I just don't know what to ...
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- Hi, I too am sorry you're going through this. I think your instincts are right, act like the parent and spend time with your child. She may be obnoxious at this mo...
- My apologies ahead of time if this is stupid (or repeated) advice. Just my best guesses. Make an appointment with your daughter to have direct interaction in a com...
- Maybe you should volunteer her to pass food out at a soup kitchen or call a local church and have her help out at a food drive or something. I think she needs to learn...
