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Can Setting Too Many Restrictions for a Almost 13 Year Old Boy Fail?
Asked by P.S. from New York
on June 28, 2009
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I am not sure what to do anymore- I have a child who really likes to push the limits. If I don't say anything about how many hours he can play video games, he plays it...
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- I only read a few of the responses you already got, but I did want to say a few things. 1. Yes, kids need rules. They also need responsibility. If you have too many...
- I hear what you're saying Mother; one of the things that is very necessary is to set limits in the beginning... but now since he's the age of 13...you need to sit him ...
- Hi P., You can never set too many rules if they keep your child safe and healthy. I have two teenaged sons (13 and 15) and I have what we call our sacred seven r...
Punishment to Fit
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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I am writing this to ask for some discipline advice. My son broke our biggest rule-stay off the pool cover. Our pool cover is auto retractable and technically can ho...
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- How about writing sentences 4 pages front & back. Or if you feel that is to extreme (i dont), how about you & your son doing a "book report" together about water & sa...
- Chrissy You also make him responsible to tell every who comes over to play about your "house rules" including the pool cover. I also think sending the friend home is...
- I know someone who has one of these covers. I'm very familiar with them. True, you would never allow anyone to walk across them, and yes, they can hold a baby elephan...
Husband and I Totally Disagree on How to Deal with Toddlers!
Asked by S.D. from Boston
on January 30, 2008
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My hubby and I are totally struggling about how to discipline/handle our 3.5 and 4.5 year old boys. Don't get me wrong: I am NOT a perfect parent - I lose my cool some...
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- HI S., I have the similar complaint... problem... I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids(8/5/2) and my husband is the big bad wolf at times.He is also great at times an...
- Your husband is trying to assert his authority in an environment he is removed from for 4 days a week - he wants it nice and orderly when he returns, which is understa...
- All I can reccommend is the dicipline book by Dr Sears (he also wrote "The Baby Book"). I wish I could tell you the name of it, but my husband is in the midst of read...
Two Boys - How Much Is Too Much Rough-housing
Asked by K.A. from Phoenix
on May 13, 2008
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I have two boys - 18 months and 3 1/2 years. They wrestle and climb on top of each other and knock each other down. My rule is usually that they can play until someo...
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- I have 2 boys as well although my oldest is 7 and my youngest is 2 at the moment. My oldest boy is very affectionate and loves to rough house with his brother. I just ...
- Hey, K. ~ Congratulations on having two healthy, active boys! I have two boys myself - although 4 years apart - and I know if I tried to keep them from roughhousin...
- Just "ditto" to Rachel. T
Click Start Computer Games
Asked by D.P. from Seattle
on September 26, 2008
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Does anyone have favorite Click Start Computer Games their preschooler enjoys that you find particularly eductational? My son loves the Thomas the Train one and I'd l...
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- I like Jump Start - it has great games for all ages, and also Reader Rabbit. I bought mine on Ebay - Cheap! The kids still like them a lot.
- www.starfall.com I had many of the same concerns that evaporated for many of the same reasons. It's a free website, and although it's *meant* for kindergarteners/fi...
- we have the art one. it's good because it does a lot with letters and numbers and it also let's them be creative. good luck.
Single Mom Giving in Too Much?
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2008
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I know that I give in to my son too much and I try very hard. Sometimes it's just easier to give in than deal with his crying. I know that's not the answer and it's ...
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- YUP...he is learning that every time he whines with you, you give in. It isn't too late so don't despair. Just be firm. When my son was 3 he gave me grief about the...
- K., I have been in your shoes before. Right now, I am feeling the after effects of giving in when she was younger. I know it is easier to give in, especially sinc...
- He may be only 2 but he knows the pattern.He knows your track record. There are kids who give teachers a fit but not M. and Dad, it's all about the history you have es...
17 Year Old Who Quit School
Asked by S.W. from Charlotte
on April 29, 2007
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I have a 17 year old son and I also have a 15 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. Last month my 17 year decided he no longer wants to go to school--"and I can't ...
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- My husband quit highschool when he was a junior...that was after failing because of attendance. He is smart as whip, almost too much so for his own good. However, af...
- I'm not really sure, but here's my thoughts. tell him that he is only 17, which means he is not an adult and he doesn't get ot make decisions like dropping out of scho...
- well, I also dropped out when I was 16...I moved out of my moms house...I didint give a rip about the tough love thing. My best friend atthe time was doing night schoo...
