Do you think it's too late to teach my 13 year old daughters to be more responsible and quit being so mouthy?? I am having heart palpatations from all the stress!! Please tell me some good news......
2007-07-29 16:36:28 · 14 answers · asked by Mustang Sally 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Wow! You and I both. I have two teen daughters ages 18 and 16..both are completely mouthy. I have learned to get them where it hurts. Every time they mouth off, I write down exactly what they said and they next time they ask for something or ask to do something......I pull out my notepad and repeat what they said and then say "uh no" and walk away. Try it. It will absolutely floor her.She will be speechless.lol
2007-07-29 18:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by Evil Ejade 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not to late but it is way easier doing it while they are young but 13's good enough. You will have to be REALLY strickt with her. if she does be mouthy punish her here are some suggestions don't give her any money (pocket money included if she gets it), ground her from the computer, tv or the things she likes the most and from leaving the house dont do all of them at once but. if you want her to be more responsible make her do chores around the house, or get a job (in Austrlia we cant work till we are 14 and 9 months) if thats the case where you are make her ask your neibhours need help for money, she can always babysit too. If you make her do chores around the house and she doesnt do them dont give her ANY money, ground her from somthing she really loves!!!! i hope i helped you and that everything turns at all right!!!! its never too late and really you maybe thinking this person is miss attidude why should i be taking advice from her it only a name!!!!!
p.s dont smack her it will only make it worse and she will probally say sshe hates u but you are only trying to do the best for her ALWAYS rememeber that.
2007-07-30 00:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be too late. They are at an age now where they think they are grown and arent going to want to listen to you. You can try, but I dont think it will work. Trying to get them to change with them at thier age may only cause more stress. I was like that when I was that age, and I was selfish and didnt want to listen to what any adult had to say because I thought I knew everything. Your kids are teenagers now so you most likely are going to have a long road ahead of you. Especially with girl, they carry so much drama around with them. Try enforcing more rules, chores, ect. And have consequences for when they don't do what they are supposed to do. They may hate you for a while, but it will help them out in the long run.
2007-07-29 23:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by chyna1258 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG, I was just sitting in the living room last night and felt those. I told my daughter just go to your room my heart if feeling funny, I thought if she didn't quit arguing with me I might have a heart attack. I don't think there is anything we can do. Hope we make it.â¥j
2007-07-31 08:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by *queenfairy1*Antioch California 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late to apply the Rod of Correction to the Seat of Learning!!! They need to learn respect!!! And you don't need to end up in an early grave!!! Who will be here to teach them right?!?! Pull rank and Kick butt!!! Best of Wishes!!!
2007-07-29 23:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by Reagan's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kids are not up to that age but I remember when I was thirteen..... Take things away from them that they like. The phone , TV, games.Everytime they smart off you snatch something so precious lol. Make them appreciate.
2007-07-29 23:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by nikkirae63 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's never too late but don't back down when you try to teach them.. make sure they know you mean it and tell them how much that is hurting you physically and mentally
2007-07-30 00:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by ♥MyLife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is never to late to teach, and learn
2007-07-30 14:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by And For A Moment I Am Happy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, makes you wonder how your mom got through this doesn't...Maybe start taking away the stuff they enjoy doing. Such as music, tv,computers, hanging out with friends...When they get mad or ask why...In order for you to receive these items I must see respect and responsibilites...If you want your things back you must do as I say or you won't get them back...Good Luck hun!
2007-07-29 23:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. it's never too late to chew some ones *** out. do it. 13 is the best age i would think. go ahead, bring down the hammer...
2007-07-29 23:40:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋