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Boyfriend Being to Aggresive in Punishing My Son.
Asked by J.S. from Las Vegas
on March 25, 2011
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Ok here it goes..., I really need advise this situation is so new to me. So I am a single mom of two (9 &11). The main problem is my 11 year old son (as he says). We r...
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- I would tell him to let you do the disciplining with your children. If he doesn't listen to you I would move on.
- He is your boyfriend. He doesn't have a say in how you punish. Your the parent- tell him to back off or you move out. M
- This is a tough one. I can see your boyfriend's point that you do need to discipline your son more. For example, his bed time: if his bedtime is 9:30 then you need ...
Punishing My Teenager
Asked by D.C. from Rochester
on May 31, 2011
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My daughter is 16yrs. old she is failing everything in school, so I grounded her and took her phone away, my sister thinks I should return the phone, what should I do?...
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- She needs to earn her stuff back. If she wants her cell phone so bad - she can EARN it back.....same with computer time.... 16 or no - she has responsibilities and ...
- Failing everything? That sounds like a bigger problem than just bad attitude. I would suggest that you have a heart to heart with her and find out why she is not doing...
- I think it depends on how your teenager is dealing with the punishment.. Is she going to be able to get her grades up for the end of school or will she be doing summer...
Is My 6 Month Old Punishing Me?
Asked by K.T. from Fresno
on March 6, 2007
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I had to go away for work for 7 days at in the middle of feb and my husband took time off to stay home and watch after our son. The first night was pretty rough but t...
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- Your little guy can be nursing for the comfort it gives him and/or he is building up your milk supply to fit his growing needs. My kids all went through these spurts a...
- Stop listening to your inlaws. A baby can't punish you - he is letting you know how he feels. He is old enough to drink with a cup. He might prefer that during the d...
- Hi K.! Ain't motherhood grand?!? My daughter is 13 months old and we both co-sleep and nurse whenever she requests it. When I returned to work I noticed that ...
6 Yr Old Punishing Herself
Asked by C.S. from Cedar Rapids
on July 15, 2009
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My daughter is 6 and is very sensitive and gets her feelings hurt easily. Lately when she thinks she is being naughty, even if she is not getting punished for anythin...
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- This is such a hard thing to go through, both for your daughter and yourself! I truly sympathize. My best friend (I will call her Sara) is going through this with her ...
- My son's grandpa is a child and family counselor, so I asked him what his opinion was. He said that when a child hits themselves, or inflicts other "minor" bodily harm...
- If she is suffering from low-self esteem, maybe one thing you could do is enroll her in a activity that may help to improve her self-image. Karate is one activity ...
How to Punish One Without Punishing All?
Asked by H.H. from Killeen
on June 10, 2010
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My 6 1/2 year old son is VERY lazy. He is pretty well behaved for the most part, is respectful and responds to time out when he does something wrong (like hits one of...
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- Okay, I like the answers about working with him and the motivation explanation. I am always interested in why, so I wonder what makes your little one say that he can'...
- First of all your little ones have chores? Wow, little ones should not have to worry about putting away laundry and daily chores. Punishing a 6 year old for not doing ...
- There is no reason you can't keep doing what youy doing. Put your guilt aside and this is one of the best ways for kids to learn just make it realitstic. He can sit ...
I'm "That" Mom
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on May 27, 2011
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I have a beautiful, funny, smart and active little girl who turns 2 in June. She's also super sassy - like will swipe my keys off the table if I forget to relocate th...
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- With mine, I usually just pick him or her up and walk out the door. I get lots of looks, but oh well. I even have people say to them "Oh, you can come home with me."...
- When your daughter is throwing a fit, the worst thing is to try and make her feel better. That re-enforces the poor behavior. She doesn't need to feel better, she need...
- This is the age. This is also the age of rudimentary "cause and effect." ie: them doing it and them reacting TO it. They will not 'hear' long drawn out explanations...
Punishing the Kid Thats Not "Mine"
Asked by D.P. from Portland
on June 8, 2007
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Latly my boyfriends daughter has been using the "your not my mom card" on me. She hardly sees her mom anymore but they few times she does she comes back very defensive...
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- She may not be "yours" but while she is with you, you will act as if she were. And you can confirm to here that you are not her "mother" but that she still needs to f...
- I would tend to believe that she is hurting, too. I undersand the idea of the situation you're in, and if her mom really isn't there for her, even when they're togeth...
- All you can do is ride it out. There is so much hurt that goes in to a kid while visiting a parent that does not really want them. If she is worse when she comes hom...
Am I a Bad Mom?
Asked by G.W. from Atlanta
on November 18, 2006
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I have a very demanding job and it is hard to spend time with my son during the week. Since I'm a single mom, I have to work all day at work and then come home and do...
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- Hi G.. I doubt one weekend will make a difference with your son. If he has a good time, he won't even notice (I say that in a nice way). You are not a bad mom. How...
- Dear G., You are not a bad mother, just the fact you are asking the question shows your good mothering instincts. If you live in the Cumming, GA area, please com...
- Taking time for YOU will make you a better mom!! If you are that concerned about it, let your friend take him for MOST of the weekend, and be refreshed and ready when...
Being a Step Mom
Asked by J.K. from Jamestown
on March 7, 2007
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im a step-mother of 3 kids. 1 girl, shes 11 an 2 boys which are 6 and 7. the 2 boys love me to death but the girl hates the ground i walk on. i have tried everything ...
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- I'm a step-mom of a 16 yr old girl I met her at 11 what I did was I sat down with her and explained to her that I wasn't trying to take her moms place but I love her d...
- I know that it's hard but don't give up on trying to connect with her...and if you know that she's manipilating any situation try not to play into it because then you'...
- Hi J., I am a step child to a woman i do like now. as long as she's not in a mood. LOL all kidding aside. Dont worry she will warm up. I dont know if you have tried...
Am I a Mom or a Maid?
Asked by A.C. from St. Louis
on December 17, 2008
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I am a SAHM of a 3rd grader and a 4 1/2 year old. I can't seem to balance housekeeping and being a mom. Where does one stop and the other start? My husband of 9 years ...
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- I don't know about your husband but, my husband works 70 + hours a week. Sometimes I get aggrivated with him when he doesn't help me clean the house but, I realize ...
- I can't speak to the husband. Hopefully he's really great about doing all the yard jobs and "manly" chores. As for your son, there is a great book that will help you...
- hi... ok, so i have to say something here. i too am a SAHM, and yes all the housework should fall on our shoulders...let me repeat that, housework, which should not ...
