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Honest Opinions About Spanking/hitting as a Method of Discipline
We use spanking, time outs, a pop to the hand, etc. as discipline for our 2 ... and not because it works (she tries to out smart us now) but because I think ...
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- I honestly see spanking as a way of teaching kids, when you are not happy with what someone did, hit them, that is essentially what it is. I dont believe in hitting, b...
- I am not completely against spanking but I think it needs to be done: 1) only as a last resort 2)not to let out your own anger/in the heat of the moment. I was spanke...
- I have spanked my son....regretfully, I've realized that his behavior (that he may not have fully understood) has gotten a quick reaction from me... and what happend ...
Disciplining Young Teen
Look into the Smart Discipline book - I forgot the author, but I checked it out at the library. It takes the bad guy syndrome off you and puts back on the ...
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- Be firm in saying that if the chores aren't done then there's no movies, phone, tv, etc. Ask your husband to either help or at the very least not to disagree with you ...
- Hi D., At that age all teens act like that. They are actually stuck between being still a kid and becoming a young lady/young man. I remember when I was trying to ge...
- THROW HER PHONE IN THE GARBAGE----------pick up her clothes and throw them in the garbage----tell her no dishes no food------lay down the lay and stick to it--------te...
Very Smart Kid with Memory Issues
Very Smart Kid with Memory Issues. Hi..I am asking about my 6 year old son .... You said that your son is very smart, and eventually he will start to think ...
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- If dyslexia is the reason for your son's struggles than putting him into the special classes would most likely be a temporary thing. In most case children are pulled ...
- Sounds like he may have an executive memory function disorder and this has nothing to do with intelligence. He needs support though, not to be in a situation where adu...
- My daughter who is 13 has an executive function problem which relates to short term memory (i.e. multiple step instructions). She struggled terribly with reading unti...
HELP!!! My Daughter Is Too Smart for Her Own Good!
Read all 53 responses: "my daughter is 21 mo. old and waaay too smart! she ... There are TONS of books about discipline and many different opinions about it ...
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- Try putting up a latch lock on the outside of her door, high enough that only you or your husband can reach it. It's a cheap and easy.
- My daughter was in a pack in play since she was 10 months old because she flipped out of her crib one night. When she was 15 months old she learned how to make a a cus...
- We put baby gates at our kids' doors. We mounted them high, so they could not climb over. We also kept the baby monitor in the room long after they started walking. ...
Discipline Chart & Chore Chart 6Yr, Two 7Yr Twins, 8Yr All Boys and 13Yr Girl
Be Smart With Emotions 3. Practice Good Hygiene .... Also I would try discipline together. We had the chore list and included us. Our chores were work, ...
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- Hi M.- Of course, everyone needs a chore chart. Your husband needs to help you mintain consistency. If he is not willing to do that, then I recommend counseling fo...
- UGHHH I am so sorry. My husband and I went through this EXACT issue with my stepson. He had been doing it prior to the divorce to. We (I) took him to a pediatrician, g...
- Hi, Hang in there. I would like to say it will get better but most likely not. My husband and I have been married for 15 years, I had two children from a previou...
My Smart 11 Year Old Boy Won't Do His Homework
Read all 6 responses: "My son is in 5th grade, is very smart, gets A's on tests, raises his hand to participate frequently in class and has the right ...
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- Hi K., If your husband is home, why doesn't he sit at the kitchen table each day with his son? (I don't know if the injury is a brain injury, so I hope I'm not say...
- I totally agree with Anjel. What's important is that he is learning--not how much homework he is doing. My 10 yr old goes to a school that rarely gives homework becaus...
- I was having the same problem with my 8 year old and was given the advice to hire a tutor/mentor from the local college. I sent out an e-mail to the local college whi...
Seeking Help on How to Discipline 11 Year Old Boy Geting in Trouble at School
Positive discipline is the key. Long before I had a child, I read this book :How to talk to kids so kids will listen and ..... Smart Mouth and Disrespect ...
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- I have a son who just turned 11 and I have had that problem in the past. My son's biological father is no where around but my current boyfriend has been a really good ...
- He may be bored. My children go to public school & do fine but I have found, particularly with my 8 yr old son, that "acting out" equates to finishing his work too so...
- Take what he loves most away from him. Again, show him the proper way to behave in order to get it back. As a family group stick to your decision of action. Breath, it...
How to Discipline 2 Year Old Saying a Bad Word
He's a little young for "discipline", especially b/c he doesn't know that what he ... unintelligent people swear, smart people can be much more creative. ...
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- At two, he is young to understand the concept and be disciplined for that. At his age, it's usually recommended that you ignore him and not give him a reaction, if yo...
- when he falls...I would say something to the effect of Whoops a daisy's....my boys laugh at that one...as for the word itself...how did you react the first time he sai...
- You don't want to give him any reaction (positive or negative), but since he has used it more than once, the next time he says it, just tell him very calmly that we do...
How Do I Discipline Without Too Much Guilt or Anger?
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone have suggestions on how to discipline a 3 ... in agreement and they will take advantage of that... kids are REALLY smart! ...
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- Hi S., Well, I am of the position that a child needs to obey their parents, because they are the parent, not because I'm bribing them with treats. I understand rewar...
- This scenario sounds completely normal. You set your daughter up for this. She knows there is ice cream. If you were a 3 year old would you want to eat green beans w...
- Hi S.:You will recieve plenty of responses to your mention of spanking as a punishment. I refer you to one of my responses,on physical punishment, under J. M. The dema...
Dog Constantly Licks Crawling Baby's Face
Pick the baby up over the dogs head and then discipline the dog trying to make ... Sounds like you have a smart dog and should learn this quickly good luck. ...
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- because it seems like you have already done a great job establishing the fact with your dog knowing that he is not in charge and running the house. it sounds more like...
- When we put our Doberman's through obedience school, the teacher suggested using a mixture of vinegar water to stop bad behavior. mix a tiny bit of vinegar with mostly...
- dog training classes. one of the things dogs need is the 'pack' mentality. good dog training classes will help you learn how to treat him like you are the leader of t...
