erinjo
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Post by erinjo on Jul 20, 2016 12:30:54 GMT -5
And I am about to lose my EVER LOVING MIND!!!
I refuse to accept the idea that just because he's a teenager I have to put up with jerk behavior for the next six and a half years.
I am trying to be as patient as possible. I am trying to be affectionate and not lose my temper when he's being a beast.
AARRGHHHH!!!
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Post by carrieinwi on Jul 20, 2016 22:28:53 GMT -5
Have you had a talk with him when it is calm, just the two of you? Ds went through a phase, I told him what was expected and what would not be tolerated. Come up with consequences and then stick to them. I know that it easier said than done, but it is worth it in the long run.
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Post by LisainMN on Jul 22, 2016 15:03:58 GMT -5
If he can't behave appropriately with his siblings then he needs to be in a different space from them at all times. A week of NEVER being allowed to be with them followed by trial runs. If he succeeds in keeping his MOUTH SHUT then you continue to give him more time with the group. If he fails, back to no contact.
It STINKS. It's a lot of extra work and management for you and DH. But at his age, the consequences have to be large and in charge to get his attention.
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Post by mamamunchkin on Aug 8, 2016 19:14:56 GMT -5
No help. But I'm there and I understand.
Parenting a preteen isn't easy!
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cshoremom
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Post by cshoremom on Aug 18, 2016 13:21:56 GMT -5
The early teens are like that( 12 to 15 especially). They pick on each other relentlessly. But as they get to be 15 or 16 it is better. ( my 2 boys are very close in age, so they tormented each other at the same time, and outgrew it at the same time.) It does get better… Few years, you'll be good.  |
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