Date: 7/20/2004 8:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 13119
they are kids and are testing the boundaries, if they are polite and well behaved in public then you are doing well.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 8:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 53054
Sorry I cant help you...The younger one looks up to his older brother and wants to be like him....(to a point), but that is just brothers for you....*hugz* good luck, stay calm! *hugz*  |
Date: 7/20/2004 9:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 15228
Try 1-2-3 magic. Explain when they are misbehaving you will say one....if they continue, you will say two...if they continue...say three and escort them to there room for as many minutes as there age is. Do not argue, do not say anything as you escort them. Or, you can take away tv time or some other activity they like. With my daughter I only have to hold up a finger and I rarely get to 3 anymore, she automatically stops whatever she is doing that is bugging me. You can get the book (1-2-3 Magic) at the bookstore or library, there is much more to it than my fingers can type.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 9:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 53284
Don't sweat the small stuff. Kids will always test their bounderies. On a number of occasions we had to have the family discussion about how we talk to each other. Often times we say things to the ones we are closest to that we would never say to a stranger. When that starts happening it's time for another family meeting.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 9:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 4144
beats me!! i've been trying to shut my kid up for almost 20 years!!!  |
Date: 7/20/2004 9:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 3648
Kelly gave good advice  ...Kids are always going to see how much they can get away with..it's part of being a kid lol...But you as a parent need to set the boundaries for them...Magoo is right though if they are polite and well behaved in public you are doing exactly right....I myself would do time outs for back talk then if that didn't work start taking toys etc away for a time...until they know back talking isn't allowed...It worked when mine were younger now that they are teens (11,12,14,15) they get grounded to their rooms...  |
Date: 7/20/2004 9:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 15394
best advice I can give is don't "Threaten" with punishment etc.... Don't even say it more than one time... JUST DO IT. If they know you do what you say you will do, they will respect your words.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 11:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 30747
I agree with Jungabel. You gotta be firm. Show em whose boss. No second chances. No excuses.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 12:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 62753
reward with positives is whay we do----lizard-1  |
Date: 7/20/2004 1:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 26363
I'm going throught the same thing with my six yr old right now. And he is one stubborn lil 'angel'! I think its to do with them being out of school at the moment, change of schedule. Driving me nuts! I'm hoping it will cool off over the next week.  |
Date: 7/20/2004 4:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 62787
umm, ducktape and a corner..lol..if they test you boundarys, make sure they know where it ends. if they get to far, they wont listen to you at all.so, just know where the boundary ends...and let them know too.- Blade of the Samurai  |
Date: 7/20/2004 4:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
Take Jungabel's advice hun!!!!!! good luck!!! hugs  |
Date: 7/22/2004 11:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 23101
i dont know!!! sowwy! but you will find something that works soon enough!!  |
Date: 10/11/2004 2:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 62915
I agree with kelly. Also when he doesn't talk back praise him for this. I believe in giving one warning then punishment. You could also try taking away privelages. Good luck! Ghost-Chick  |
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