2 years and 5 months...
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Madea
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I'm Floored
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We went through a few tough years. (Aw, who am I kiddin'...we went through a LOT of rough years!)
My only advice is to hang tough. Very tough. Do not compromise your principles and make sure he knows you will not bend on the rules. Eventually, they begin to understand that you really are pretty cool.
Of course, I have a younger one that is about to get to the tough stage. Oy vey!
My only advice is to hang tough. Very tough. Do not compromise your principles and make sure he knows you will not bend on the rules. Eventually, they begin to understand that you really are pretty cool.
Of course, I have a younger one that is about to get to the tough stage. Oy vey!
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BeatBoxinGranny47
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Send him to my house. I'll get his ass in check. A smart mouth and a bad attitude is nothing a little Jarhead hazing can't get rid of.
copschick
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BeatBoxinGranny47 said:
yeah...you would think a drill sgt/polic officer dad would fix his attitude...nada. I'm so blooming irritated with him. I love him, I really do, but I don't know how to handle this.
We have taken away EVERYTHING. He isn't allowed to go anywhere, noones allowed over. You would think he would want some freedom back. hell, he doesn't even care.
I'm not worried about him getting on drugs...I'm trying to get myself on them to deal with him! lol (I'm totally kidding...unless my doctor was kind enough to dole out the xanax)
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BeatBoxinGranny47
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Shoot him in the ass with a BB gun every now and then, even when he's being good. That should help. Have you tried spanking him?
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Genevieve
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mathetes said:
My two teenagers were driving me crazy until I heard a talk by Dr. Ray Guarendi at a homeschooling conference. I also bought his book, "Good Discipline, Great Teens." Totally, totally changed our lives for the better.
We started making them write essays, good well thought out essays about their attitudes and behavior. We would assign the essay and enforce a total blackout--grounding, no cell phone, movies, leaving the house, etc. until the essay was finished to our satisfaction. It worked wonders, and I was kind of amazed at what intelligent thoughtful kiddoes they are. Ha Ha.
Here's a link to his website. http://www.drray.com/about.htm He's a father of ten and a clinical psychologist, so he's seen it all.
Mrs. Jack Russell
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I used to get mad at God because I never had kids. It's post like this and hearing from friends of mine with kids that now I thank God he never answered that prayer.
Amber, I know you are a good Mama and so is my sister. 2 and 1/2 years will go by fast and seem so slow at times. Since I'm not a parent, I don't have any motherly advice. All I can think of is "Duct Tape". :faint Best of luck to you!!!
Amber, I know you are a good Mama and so is my sister. 2 and 1/2 years will go by fast and seem so slow at times. Since I'm not a parent, I don't have any motherly advice. All I can think of is "Duct Tape". :faint Best of luck to you!!!
deewee
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We went thru a long period of issues with Marcus, he's past it now. Then Donald, which shocked me because he's the sweetest (and most thoughtful) teenage boy I know, and now...now it's Christopher. For some reason we can not get his mouth under control. At first I thought it was just me that he was pulling this crap with, but found last week that his mom is having problems with it too. Thank goodness! I mean, at least it isn't just us...he's defying her and his stepdad too. She is in full ENFORCER mode with him now. Hoping it helps!!!
mei lan
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Hey, Genevieve! Long time no see!
And I'm with Mrs. JR in the no kids camp. I KNOW God was looking after my best interests when He didn't give me kids. I always thought I wanted six kids. I now know that I would not have handled that well, and they would probably be warped beyond belief. heh
And I'm with Mrs. JR in the no kids camp. I KNOW God was looking after my best interests when He didn't give me kids. I always thought I wanted six kids. I now know that I would not have handled that well, and they would probably be warped beyond belief. heh
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sadie612
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I wished I had 2 years and 5 months... I don't want to see mine go
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Genevieve
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mei lan said:
It's fun to be back. Speaking of teenagers, mine are keeping me insanely busy. Hence the sparse presence on the message boards. Hope you're well. :love
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Genevieve
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deewee said:
Hi Deewee! Hope all's well with you and your family. :love