As a teen growing up in the 80’s, I had a curfew like most teens did. I never thought of breaking that curfew or disobeying my parents. It just wasn’t done. It’s called respect. I…
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Does taking away your teens cellphone really work as punishment?
My daughter’s friend Tina recently got her phone taken away for lying to her mom and dad. When I asked her why, she said that she was driving a golf cart and accidentally hit her brother’s…
Mom the Enabler?
I recently have been told that I seem to enable my daughter and her behavior in order to avoid conflict. Now, that may be true to an extent but trust me all mom’s know every…
Taking away the cell phone
Should parents take away cell phones as punishment? My youngest son has a foul mouth. It’s coming from the music he listens to and the You Tube videos he watches. Sometimes, he’ll…
Is it EVER going to get easier?
I am sitting here during my lunch hour at work contemplating how my husband and I are going to deal/handle yet another “drama” with our daughter, Olivia. Just when I think there’s hope, the mask…
Teenage Meltdowns
Remember when your child was a mere tot and the word “no” could reduce your little sunshine into a wailing demon? While that memory makes me cringe, I’d go back in time and experience it…
Project X inspires teen copycats
Does your teen know the difference between a movie and reality? You’re looking at me like I’m crazy for asking that question. But I’m not. Remember when the movie Jackass came out and kids…
New disciplinary strategy for your teen?
You have taken the phone away, taken Facebook away, taken computer time away, taken TV away, taken going out with friends away, what else is left? Been there, done that right? Problem is, what do…