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4 Yr Old Has Become Very Disobedient
Asked by K.R. from Bellingham
on March 4, 2008
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My son, who just turned four last week has been increasingly difficult and disobedient lately.
Yesterday, I took him to the doctor for his annual exam and he wouldn't...
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- Looking for an event-trigger is what I thought of first, too, but it might be a smaller (to our adult perception) one, like, one of the kids at school "took" (maybe ju...
- Dear K., Just a word of advice... Don't use food as a reward tool. Kids will just asume go hungry than bend to your expectations. Try using tangable items, you wi...
- K., You are not alone!!! I am dealing with my own 4 1/2 year old that is mouthy, argumentative, bossy, know-it-all, etc. I think, for the most part that this is p...
Why Is My Son Still Angry, Violent, Hateful, and Disobedient.......
Asked by L.D. from Springfield
on September 20, 2011
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He is 3 yes I know...but we can't go 5 mins with out him hitting, screaming, whining, yelling, or getting into some other kind of trouble. yes we have taken him to the...
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- It seems like all this friendly, nicey-nicey discipline doesn't work on your child... how much longer does your child's behavior have to continue before you finally tr...
- Not normal. It sounds like he doesn't take you seriously, he has no self control and you have lost all manner of authority. This isn't a matter of how much time you ...
- This is not normal behavior for a 3 year. Keep taking him to doctors until you find one that listens. Don't down play anything he does to the doctor. You are your son'...
Dealing with 12 Year Old Son's Behavior Problems
Asked by L.C. from St. Louis
on March 12, 2008
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Hello, I'm looking for suggestions for disciplining my 12 year old son with ADHD. He's usually a good kid but he's been having problems latly at home and at school. Th...
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- He's 12! It happens to all 12 year olds, male and female alike. It's part of growing up! All you can do is be patient and continue to show him right from wrong. You ca...
- Have the doctor's check his med levels. It's not uncommon for kids--esp. boys--body chemistry to change as they hit puberty. It can effect the benefits of the medici...
- My first advice is to think about what is REALLY important to your son...what he likes, enjoys, and wants to do in his down time. Think about using these as rewards/r...
Dealing with a 14 Year Old Daughter Who Is a Good Kid but Always Challenging My
Asked by M.Z. from Memphis
on August 17, 2006
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My daughter can be very disobedient to me--constantly challenges my authority, seems very negative about school and other things. we do go to counselling, but the pro...
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- I am a school counselor. Are you doing what the counselor suggests? Counseling will not help if there is no follow through at home. Sometimes parents think just goi...
- These are tough years. I remember. My kids are now 30, 28, and 24. I have great relationships with each of them....we're truly friends as adults. I remember the ...
- hello, I have a 13 yr old son and he is the exact same way. For some reason, once he turned 13 his entire personality changed. We have tried counselors and recently ...
My Son Didn’t Listen to Me, So I Left Him in a Dark Room Alone
Asked by T.B. from Philadelphia
on November 29, 2010
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My son is three years old. Yesterday evening at around 9:30, I told him to go to bed, but he refused and asked to cut vegetables (I always give my son a plastic knife ...
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- Ummm....no. I truly don't believe it is. I would NOT like to be left in a dark room by myself, under these circumstances. He was probably terrified. Honestly, I don't ...
- Give him a hug and tell him you're sorry, T.. Tell him you were wrong and that you'll never do that again. Next time you're struggling, think of two options, and do th...
- T., First, I'm not going to judge you being that I don't know you or your child. There are plenty of people here that are happy to tell you that you are wrong and/o...
No More Fun
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 23, 2010
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i am a work from home momma of a 6 year old, 3 year old and 2 month old. I have noticed lately that I have become a grouchy yelling mom who is always frustrated with ...
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- You are overwhelmed and in a negative merry go round sort of existence. Find a way to break the cycle. Can you not do any work for a couple of hours and focus on hav...
- I was getting this way with our children (currently pregnant with Baby # 3 so have added hormones as well). I went to the library and got a book called "Mom, Jason's ...
- If you can get the sibling behaviors to be less intrusive and draining, you'll have more time and emotional energy for the fun stuff. I strongly recommend the book Sib...
My Daughter’s Behavior Is Worse After the Age of Three and a Half
Asked by 4.J. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2011
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My daughter was very cute and obedient before the age of three and a half. Her requirements were quite easily to be satisfied. however, after the age of 3.5, she becom...
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- Give your daughter some "power" and your struggles will lessen tremendously. We went from nuclear meltdowns over turning off the tv to a happy and willing little boy ...
- My daughter was the worst from 3.5-4! It seemed to be about having choices and wanting independence. So start laying out two outfits and letting her choose one, give h...
- I am wondering (can't help it) but what does she want to wear. What is wrong with her picking out her outfit. It is a very small thing. You can tell her no in a differ...
My Responsible Child Morphed into an Irresponsible, Lieing, Angry Jerk!
Asked by B.L. from Little Rock
on November 20, 2010
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My 13 year old has gradually morphed into an angry, hateful, resentful, lieing, irresponsible jerk. He used to take his responsibilities very seriously. He has wor...
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- I had this same problem with my 13yo, who is now 15. My son would express alot of anger with me and his siblings. I would take away anything that would make him happy ...
- Listen, I don't doubt what u are going thru, but I can't even visualize spanking a 13yr old boy. I respect that people have their views on discipline but I always feel...
- I really am not sure how to handle this just some insight. I don't think the spanking is working at this point, so time to put your foot down. As part of the family ...
Disipline HELP for a 3 Year Old!!!
Asked by D.H. from Boise
on June 21, 2009
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Hi ladies! I am in serious need of advice. We have a 3 year old boy who is 100% disobedient. He will look at us and say "no" to all of our parenting requests. He seem...
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- Stop telling him no all of the time! You're the ones who taught him this disagreeable behavior, he probably is just trying to extert some control over his own life. Re...
- I am also had trouble with my now 4yr old son. He is very violent. We tried time out, restraint, and sometimes spanking with not much success. One thing that still ...
- Hi D., I am going to jump on the Love and Logic bandwagon just to really drive home that it works for everyday moms just like you and me. My daughter was very opposi...
Postpartum Guilt Anyone?
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on August 18, 2011
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I have a new 3 week old, 2 1/2 year old, 6 year old, and 8 year old. All girls. And I feel like the world's worst mom. I feel so guilty. Guilty when family and frie...
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- ((HUG)) Having a new baby is draining, even if she is the most cherished baby in the world. You are tired and overwhelmed right now - any of us are with a newborn, w...
- This was me four years ago. I also have four girls, and when my youngest was born, my others were 8, 6 and almost 4 years old. So first off I want to encourage you by ...
- Give yourself a break!!!! Let 'em help...My goodness you have 4 children who at different ages have so many different needs! God bless you! Hang in there.
