Anyone have book suggestions for getting through the preteen years? It seems like my sweet DS has changed overnight and I‘m struggling to deal with it. Of course, some of his behavior is probably due to these challenging circumstances we are living in. But I need to find a better way to interact with him when he is being difficult.
Honestly, I kind of don't deal with it. I feel like the active parenting phase is over at this point. DC knows my values and my expectations and if she can't interact properly, then we won't be interacting at all. And she can sit in her room until she's ready to get it together.
OP --- How old is your DC? Mine is 10 and I feel like the punishments are having no effect on him. He'll sit in his room and read for hours and not care.
If your kid is reading and not on screens I would view that as a win.
OP -- True. But he is disrespectful and has a bad attitude. I can't let that slide. I feel like it's only the beginning.
Limit cell phone use. Daily chores = rewards. What does he like to read? Middle School series by James Patterson is great, If DS is into sports anything by Tim Green. Then talks about the books after....
OP -- He is into Harry Potter right now and has read James Patterson (the Treasure Hunters series). Maybe I'll try the Middle School one.
11 dd is getting A little mouthy and bratty. I am clear on minimum standards of courtesy, manners and respect. If these aren’t met I “Go on strike” and don’t do anything for my kid. Yesterday we were in the driveway and there was a minor infraction that pushed my buttons. I shut off the car and went to to the house and read until dd came in to ask if we could leave. We talked about it, I got an apology and we left. If the kid still needs a mom for help,or support we still have some leverage.