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What to Say to Friend or Family When They Ask, "Do You Think My Child Is a Brat?
Asked by S.L. from San Diego
on August 18, 2009
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I have a few friends who describe their relationship to their child as "their best friend." Their parenting style matches their philosophy. When asked if I think their...
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- I feel your pain. I have a few friends that I have had to step back from in terms of playdates because I believe their children are getting away with whatever they wan...
- In my opinion, if they have to ask, then they already know the answer. I know my kids and I know they're not brats. Why on earth would I ask someone else to affirm t...
- Well, I agree with Danielle A. and this was a HARD place to come to because it goes against my personal philosophies of love and caring. Of course real human nature al...
My Husband and I Have Different Styles
Asked by J.Z. from New York
on August 8, 2009
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I'm having a huge problem and I wonder if anyone else is going thru the same thing. While I am very loving and affectionate towards my kids I am also firm. I do not b...
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- Get counceling now... I'm married 20 years.. and we fight more and more over who treats the kids how... I'm the bad one because I dicipline.. my kids are 10 and 13.. a...
- My husband and I have two different parenting styles and its very difficult at times, however, you husband seems to have NO parenting style when it comes to tantrums,...
- Hi Jocelyn, Many couples have this problem. I did with my ex which is one of many reasons why he is that. You must talk about this and get on the same page. The mixed ...
Different Parenting Styles
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2009
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My daughter and my very good friend's daughter are classmates and good friends. My friend approached me a while back informing me that my daughter had been aggressive...
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- Hi Liz, You have had a lot of responses for how you should react. Let me tell you that this is just the beginning. The drama does not get any better, especially for...
- oh man, yeah thats a tough one but I think you already know how this should play out. Yes, you need to admit (to yourself and spouse) that you have different styles an...
- Hi Liz! This is such a common problem for alot of us mom's. As emotional as it is, you have to try to stay focused on how to raise your own child. Many parents/fr...
Don't Agree with Grandma
Asked by M.B. from Houston
on December 21, 2006
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I am a single mom. I have a 2 year old daughter, Kaley. I'm in the Marine Corps and in Iraq right now. I have been here for 3 months now. She is staying with my pa...
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- M., i understand where you are coming from. I see that you have worked so hard to keep your baby on track, but eventually, she'll be exposed to other things. There wil...
- She raised 4 kids, so she knows what she is doing. You would not have left her with your mom if you didn't trust her. Sure, she's not you, but no one is. Be thankfu...
- M., Thank you for everything you do for me and my children. Because of you, our lives are better. My husband left for Iraq when our daughter was 10 months old. S...
Seeking Kind Words and Support While Parenting a 12 Year Old
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on June 28, 2008
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I have written before about my 12 year old son. He will start middle school next year. He has always been kind, loving, and helpful.
He does well in school, has a fe...
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- D....I have a 10 yo who is ODD...she started doing this at 4 yo... so I TOTALLY understand. I wish I could say I was premenopausal...but, sadly no...I am just superse...
- Yes, you will survive it and so will your son. But I just read an amazing book and the techniques have worked with both my 4 yr old and my 13 yr old neice (whom we li...
- Communication is always the number 1 thing to try. I wouldn't recommend at that particular moment to get in an in-depth conversation, but I would say we will address ...
