I HATE TEENAGERS
I just hate this stage in a child's life. They are so self-absorbed, self-centered little adults with no clue as to the real world. Part of me just wants to kick both SD16 and BS15 out for a bit to get a taste and appreciation of all we do for them.
I am thinking about taking both to a local homeless shelter and soup kitchen just to see, but I still don't think it will get through. This entitlement of kids today is so annoying. A couple of years ago even my kids hated hearing kids act the way they are now acting---arghhh
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I feel the exact same way.
I feel the exact same way. I think we should trade them all in for younger models when they turn 8. That's when it starts.
I feel you. My 14 year old
I feel you. My 14 year old gets a little snappy at times.... BUT i start taking things away and she straightens right back up.
In my house the only things are not considered privileges are sleeping, eating, bathing, and breathing. Everything else is subject to be taken. I start with cell phone and house phone, computer, television, Wii, books, outside time, clothing and shoes, etc..... I will not be disrespected or treated/talked to poorly. Also in turn I reward good behavior and give nice gifts when rules are followed as well.
It works out... and keeps backtalking to a minimum. However I will listen as long as respectful conversation occurs.
And I agree up to age 8 - 9 was beautiful. Then i had to figure something else out....AND for me being an "indian giver" works well.
********She doesn't have to love me or even like me - it doesn't change a dang thing..... So get over it and move on BM!************
Oh, we do the same thing. My
Oh, we do the same thing. My SD16 is definitely a strong-willed child, so to her, a lot of those things she feels are worth losing to stand her ground. I have disengaged with her mostly anyway now, but my BS has the same rules, but now he is abusing the eating---throwing food out after taking one or two bites of a sandwich---no reason for it. And no respect for his room---total disaster and I get angry every time I see it. AAAAHHHHHH
I need, I want, I, I , I
I need, I want, I, I , I !!!!!
welcome to my world
Wow.... you guys are making
Wow.... you guys are making me very thankful for perfectson. We've had a go-around a time or two but 99.999% of the time he is amazing. My mom and I have both spoiled him rotten. He gets pretty much everything he wants. I have NEVER stuck with a punishment, and I'm not kidding. The last time I grounded him I still let him go everywhere he wanted that weekend, I just didn't let him drive. LOL... yah I'm a rock huh.
At the same time, he does well in school, plays lots of sports, is involved in clubs, does his own laundry, keeps his room clean, and even has a part-time job. I am THANKFUL!!!
I think you're right. He's
I think you're right. He's been pretty easy his whole life. He went through some anger issues when his dad and I divorced (he was in kindergarten) but he's been such a joy!! My sister's little girl on the other hand....ohhhhh boy, she's going to be a handful! LOL
I foolishly & naively
I foolishly & naively thought it would get better when stepbrat turned 18 - boy was I wrong! SB18 is always texting or calling DH wanting this or that...her conversations are always "I want, I need, me me me" - it's disgusting. She won't get off her lazy ass to get a job and she's flunking out of high school. After over two years of trying to forge a relationship with this girl, I am so done.
So true Jamaicanmecrazy!!!
So true Jamaicanmecrazy!!! The older they get, the more requests come in, the larger dollar amounts, etc. Once a beggar, always a beggar.
I was thinking the same
I was thinking the same thing last night. I remember my sister's first job. She worked at Dairy Queen at the age of 14! WTH has happened? It's suddenly 'abusive' to have an idle kid working. Why?? Yep, let them be a pampered couch-potato instead. That's productive... BLAH! It's different when you see those poor asian kids working in sweat shop factories for 20 hours a day for 50 cents a day. That's abusive. But if a kid has waaayyyyy too much idle time after school, why can't they get a little part time job? It shows them responsibility, respect for money, how to deal with people, how to show respect to a boss/elders, etc.
SD from hell is 24, and it's
SD from hell is 24, and it's all Gimme, gimme, gimme daddy, gimme. Yuck. Apparently it never ends.