Why do our children these days think they can run us?

Answer 1

Because parents let them... society doesn't help.

Answer 2

Since the dawn of time children have been pushing their boundaries to see how far the line stretches. It's a normal stage of development.

Yes they think they can run us and as parents we have to know they can't. It's like anything in life. There is give and take in all relationships. Children are learning what that's all about.

It's not easy to be a parent. I think some people can't be bothered and give in for an easy life. Without boundaries children naturally believe the world revolves around them. Wouldn't you if you didn't experience anything different?

Answer 3

I am a single mum and I have a 13yr old daughter and I ask myself the same question at times. I think overall she is a good kid. I don't have any other kids so there is no competition for my attention. I think lack of an authority is a possibility, and lack of consistency. Lets face it, it is really hard to be strict. But put the hard work in and most times it pays off. The best thing I ever did with my daughter is buy a safe with a numerical combination. Every time she plays up, I wait until she is not around and take her make up away and put it in the safe. Thats the only way I can get her to do what I ask. I guess another way to deal with kids who run us is to remind them that we are their parents and have the power to withdraw privlidges it has to be something that you know will mean something to them. Its the most effective method I have and it works for me.

Answer 4

It's how you parent that makes your child behave in the way they do. don't be too strict, but not too soft either. always give your child lots of love and follow through when threatening. that's the biggest thing my mum has struggled with. she will threaten and threaten and never follow through on a consequence. or she will make it too harsh and lessen it, so we knew we would get away with whatever we wanted.

children are the same as they've always been. but with the introduction on laws which protect children (such as no hitting or spanking) parents have to find new ways to discipline children. if they are implemented from the beggining and consequences followed through, you will find parenting much easier.

Answer 5

there's two types of parenting styles...authoritative and authoritarian

authoritative parents generally let their children do what they want and learn from their mistakes.. they're generally more laid back and easy going....

authoritarian parents are those that are very strict with many sets of rules for their children to abide by.. restrictions on diets, curfews, television, etc etc

the best form of parenting is a medium between these.. go to the book store and search online about this and read a few books.. i guarantee if you implement the techniques they give you in the books on how to maintain a good medium properly your kids will behave better

Answer 6

Its not just these days. Kids have always believied they can run the house, just in generations past (and B4 all the FREAKS who believe their way is only way) there were ways you could sternly stop this. So as we hear more and more about small to heinus crimes commited by our youth, just say a quick "thank you" to the FREAKS that believe (and have pushed on us via the courts) that we can never ever punish our kids.

Answer 7

Because they can. Children are a lot smarter then we give them credit for. They know which parents they can get over on and which ones they should have respect for. My kids have a lot of respect for me, they don't walk all over me at all. My husband on the other hand, is a completely different story. He doesn't like to hear them cry or throw a fit, so he'll do whatever they please to get them to stop. Soooo how do they get their way with him you ask? They cry and throw fits. It's as simple as that.

Answer 8

Wanna know the truth?

If parents had their way, children wouldnt be able to do alot and we wouldnt be happy, being told no to almost everything.

Im 18 and a senior in HS and I would consider myself mature but I hate being told no especially if it doesnt involve her doing anything for me.

Answer 9

Because, parents don't discipline their children any more. Children don't respect their parents. Parents are trying to be friends to their kids and be "cool" to their kids, and all that does is breed disrespect. Parents need to step up to the plate and be parents not friends.

Answer 10

Because they see their friends/peers doing it so they think it's normal. You have to be consistently firm (but fair) with them from a very early age. Then they will catch on that it doesn't work for them. They will often try to push the envelope. Remain firm.

Answer 11

Because we allow them to...and the government encourages it!! You can't discipline a child even verbally--or you take the risk of being reported for emotionally abusing the child. Utter nonsense.