2007-02-01 04:56:49 · 35 answers · asked by Nicole D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
A firm slap and take toys away should get her attention.
2007-02-01 05:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by paul 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would sit down and have a talk to her and let her know where the BOTH of you need to improve. Maybe she is being that way for a reason. Take in the information she gives you about how you could improve and don't throw her opinions out. Then aproch her in a very nice manner. Explain to her that her behavior is not acceptable and why.Be firm, but not mean. Let her know if this behavior keeps up there will be a punishment following. You have to stick to it, don't just do it every so often.
2007-02-01 05:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you must establish that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by you or your spouse. Let your 7 yo know that any time they exhibit these behaviors they will go to "time out". Make this a place they do not like to be, and make it stick. This will be frustrating at first, but will take effect over time. When they do as they should, reinforce this by praise and increased benefits.
Draw a line in the sand and make it stick. If you relent they will be in charge. If they try to leave "time out" simply lead them back no matter how many times it takes until they stay there. Only then will they accept your position and learn proper behavior.
2007-02-01 05:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Eric K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine is 6 1/2 going on 32 and about the same from the sounds of it ! She's just trying to figure out how not to be a toddler and imitating grown ups is the only thing she knows. You may not realize it but you're probably teaching her, or someone is, that the way she is talking/acting is OK, she is just copying. Correcting it will take a lot of patience and ignoring...when she doesn't ask for something correctly, she gets ignored and really doesn't like it!
2007-02-01 06:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by scorpio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, she learned it from someone...probably at home. My 6 year old gets the same way (grandmother and aunts give in) and when she does I stand my ground and do not give in. She has to prove to me that she can be a polite and considerate person. Even if the behavior changes immediately she does not get what she wants that day. Maybe a couple days or a week later if she asks properly and has earned it.
2007-02-01 07:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by dartgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her what she wants and ignore her. Avoid her until she is done being a brat. If she wants ice cream and you tell her no and she starts being a brat..... Crouch down and look her in her eyes and tell her that her fit is not going to get her anything and she needs to stop and when she stops you will talk to her, but the answer is still no. Stand up walk away and don't say a word to her. Keep an eye on her but don't acknowledge her until she can talk to you like a good 7 year old. BE consistent..................
2007-02-01 05:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by trey6z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be her personality, but you let her get away with these behaviors til now. she won't stop soon. reward good behavior, don't reward bad behavior. that doesn't mean punish her. it means don't pay her any more attention than you have to when she's bad. ask her teacher for ideas or go to the library for books on parenting and changing children's behavior. you have to be consistent. that is, don't give in no matter what. if you say something, make it stick! you're both going to be frustrated at first, but it will be worth it in the long run.
2007-02-01 05:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to step up to the plate and become her parent. I would suggest taking a parenting class or two; she's still manageable, and U/R the adult. You need to set the rules and enforce them, without yelling, hitting and so on. There are a lot of self-help books out there, not to mention parenting boards here on the web...Please get some help...the the good of you both. :)
2007-02-01 05:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by 49erfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Set your limits, tell her what the consequences are going to be, and stick by them. I grounded my 12 year old for attitude just long enough to get some cabin feverish symptoms going, and when she even starts, I give her a subtle reminder and the attitude mysteriously goes away.
2007-02-01 05:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't give in, set rules and if she mouths off then she gets certain privilges taken away, if she is respectful then she gets them back...just keep in mind you are the adult and in control...for now anyway...when she reaches 14 -16 there will be no controlling her so you better get this under control now to make your entire family's lives easier in a few years. also consider the kind of ppl she is hanging out with, lots of kids this age are very impressionable
2007-02-01 05:00:22 · answer #10 · answered by ?! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Call Super Nanny!
2007-02-04 12:53:32 · answer #11 · answered by elliemay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋