I have a 12 year old who is constantly defying me. He has a smart mouth and bad attitude. He has been getting into fights at school. His dad has told all of the kids not to let anyone mess with them and as long as they don't start it, it is all right. I try to tell them there is always a way around fighting and if you have to, just walk away. The 12 year old has taken it to far in my opinion, thinking its ok. When I tell him to do anything he cries, whines, and gets the biggest attitude. I have grounded him, made him write sentences and so on. I cannot spank him as he is my size. Dad also says I am to hard on him, and the other kids, but I don't want the other three kids thinking they can run over me. Am I justified? Or am I being too hard on him?
2006-12-10
01:11:15
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Jodi C
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Adolescent