We are friends with a couple who have a daughter who is 7. We have known them since she was 3. She is an only child & will remain that way. Whenever they come over they have no control of the child. They do not know the meaning of consistancy or discipline. The child will run shrieking throughout our house if she doesn't get her way. Then the mom usually gives in. Or she will send the child on a time out for 30 seconds & then apologize to the child after doing it. The father has tried disciplining the child but mom overrides him at every turn. I have told the mom she needs to be consistant with the discipline. If she tells the child there will be consequences for her behavior, then she needs to deliver those consequences, not ignore the child, etc. We have two teen children and have dealt with this age before. Any suggestions as to what to say? WE have given this child timeouts, stating our house, our rules, & we don't allow shrieking, screaming and running through our house.
2006-06-07
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