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Help Controlling 16 Year Old Daughter's Attitude
Asked by J.T. from Syracuse
on September 1, 2009
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My daughter is a sweetheart....at times...lately she is so snappy with so much attitude. Sometimes it's not what she says but of how she says it. She has so much ton...
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- Its called hormones..Think PMS times 100..There isnt much you can do to stop them. But you can help your DD learn to control her annoyance. Sit her down when she ISN"T...
- Sounds like my 14 yr old dau. They think the world is theres hope that they out grow it be firm dont let her get what ever she wants sometimes going back to school hel...
- We have a large poster that says: Teenagers, Tired of being harassed by your parents? ACT NOW! Move out, Get a Job, Pay your own way, WHILE YOU SILL KNOW EVERYTHING...
21 Month Old NOT Sharing
Asked by K.G. from Burlington
on August 29, 2009
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Hey ladies!
Just a simple question, all of a sudden it appears that my daughter of 21 months is having a really hard time sharing toys/books etc. It has become quite ...
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- At that age they really are too young to get sharing. I discussed turn taking rather than sharing as it seems easier to get and did not allow toy snatching. I also wou...
- Hi K., As everyone so far has suggested, "taking turns" is a good way to show little children how to share. I've found that at that young an age, you also have to phy...
- It is a tough concept to grasp. I've heard that using the "taking turns" is easier for children to understand. If I see who had the toy first I'll tell the children th...
Seeking Advice on Dealing with My Rude Teen Age Daughter (15 Yrs)
Asked by R.H. from Albuquerque
on October 20, 2006
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I need help dealing with my teen age daughter. She is rude and testing. She rolls her eyes and talks back.
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- Hey Rebecca- I dont have teens but i am close enough to my teens that i can tell you that my parents would ground me and take away privliges until my attitude changed....
- Okay. Now I got something to say. There are some great books about boundaries. They are titled that "Boundaries". There is that one, then Boundaries for Kids, then Bou...
- Like it was said, lay down the law, don't give in or she'll learn when you're not consistent, but make sure to show her that you love her despite her flaws. No one's ...
Strong Willed Child
Asked by J.P. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2009
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Help!!! Can anyone else relate?? I have a 28 month old little boy who I would do anything for but lately he has become quite the handful (yes, I have heard of the te...
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- I am sorry to read about so many of you having this kind of problems, God gave us the instruction book for training up our children, that He has given us, but instead ...
- It sounds like you have a "spirited child"...I have one of those two and just read a great book, "Raising Your Spirited Child". It's a matter of figuring out what wor...
- Yes, I can relate. It's probably just his age and personality that you will just have to wait out. But you could try to give him some control in certain parts of his l...
My 12 Year Old Driving Me "Crazy"!!!!
Asked by K.S. from Raleigh
on April 11, 2008
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Now, ladies i have a question: do any of you know what is going on with the kids of today? Does anyone have the answer or just an answer for me? I am about to go crazy...
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- K., Sister you are singing to the choir. I have an 11year old son. Same situation, very strong willed, intelligent and old for his age. I called his teacher ahead of...
- Hi K., It sounds like your daughter is seeking attention...I am a social worker...and it seems like someting is going on w/your dtr...It mite be she is missing real...
- K., my friend..I have had 5 daughters...so I KNOW what you are talking about. Here is my opinion. I believe when children hit that age they revert back to being a "ter...
Discipline Issue with 2 Yr Old
Asked by K.F. from Omaha
on March 11, 2008
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My daughter is almost 3 and just in the past month has started talking back ALL the time. If I say black she is sure to say white just because. She was just such a swe...
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- #1- Make sure you and your husband are on the same page #2- When you discipline, that is swat the butt, makes sure it hurts, you may not have to do it again #3- Chec...
- welcome to the terrible trying two's what she is doing is normal my twins did the same thing. What I did is made them have time outs when they talked back or yelled or...
- There was a posting just like this last week with lots of responses--you can probably look it up on the main website to get some good ideas. If you are trying to teac...
Help 9 Year Old Going on 13
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on July 20, 2007
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Hi everybody :) Huge PROBLEM hoping you all have some insight on...... I have a great 9 year old girl who has major attitude with EVERYTHING!!! If i tell her to do som...
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- Hi L., Have you considered a reward system as opposed to a punishment? Some kids work better if they are working toward a goal (i.e., 5 stars = a new toy or whatev...
- I cant offer any tips but want to let you know that you are not alone. My eight year old son is the same way. Please let me know if you come up with something.
- First of all pressure is not going to help. I have found that the first thing to do is check myself. Slow down, clam down and ask why I need this to be a certain...
Legacy Prepatory Academy
Asked by S.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 19, 2009
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We were just informed this morning that my daughter may go to LPA this year for 5th grade. We didn't make the lottery so I didn't do as much research as I should have...
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- I am sure you looked into the school before you signed her up, and you have some basic idea of what is taught and how the school is run. I would just say this: Think...
- I just got out of a school year that was an absolute miserable experience. For two years our school had a new Principal who's agenda was not to better the kids, it was...
- I'm confused. Why does your daughter have to go there? Don't you have a choice?
Who Is in Charge?
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on July 29, 2009
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My children have not been listening lately. How do i remind them who is boss in my house. They seem to have forgotten. Also how do you stop a pre teen 12 year old from...
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- www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com is a site for younger children about estabilshing who's boss. You may want to peak there and see if they deal with this age. If not some...
- Dear K.- 12 yrs. is really the beginning of the teen years, and the teen attitude (I have a 15 yr old) There are going to be alot of times when you are going to ha...
- Welcome to my world! The incentive charts really don't work for the older kids. You have to hit them hard with a consequence, like take away their cell phone or grou...
Help Needed for Super-sassy Daughter
Asked by T.D. from Pittsburgh
on November 14, 2007
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I'm sure many of you will be able to relate to this. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Like every other 14 yr. old in the world, she thinks she already knows everything, and ...
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- T., I feel your frusteration!! My son is 14 and acts the same way. Although, he is starting to change. But the change is slow and gradual. On the other hand, my daug...
- Hello, My kids are still very young, so I don't have any great advice for the sassiness, but I'll share my insight into the lack of respect issue between kids and pare...
- I'd say just ignore her when she's slamming things around. She's looking for a reaction from you so she feels like she's got the upper hand. If you don't react to he...
