Time-outs & Grounding: Tween

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14 Year Old Thinks Rules Too Strict - NO MORE RESPONSES PLEASE. THANKS for ALL!

K.L. asks from Memphis

My 14 year old daughter seems to think a few of my rules are too strict. So, she asked me if I’d get the opinion of other mothers – particularly those I don’t ...

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At What Age Is a Child Old Enough to Be 'Grounded'?

K.C. asks from Anchorage

Hi moms, I am wondering at what age did you start to use grounding as a punishment? I have a 4.5 year old and we use time out as punishment (among other things). I ...

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Seeking Kind Words and Support While Parenting a 12 Year Old

D.R. asks from Austin

I have written before about my 12 year old son. He will start middle school next year. He has always been kind, loving, and helpful. He does well in school, has a f...

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10 Year Old Wants to Have Her Own Email and Facebook Page

A.C. asks from Denver

I wanted to know what you all think about my 10 (almost 11) year old daughter wanting to have her own email and facebook page. She claims that most all of her other ...

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Help! My Babysitter Got Grounded!

S.C. asks from Fort Wayne

My husband's birthday is next weekend. I had planned on taking him out to a local bar and meeting up with lots of family and friends. I lined up a sitter (my little c...

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13 Year Old. Ugh.

D.B. asks from Minneapolis

13 year old daughter. Need I say more? It's as if an alarm went off in her head the day she turned 13 telling her to start acting like a ^#&$^@#$!*. Though she does...

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Supervising Instant Messaging of 12 Year Old Girl

A.H. asks from Washington DC

My 12 year old daughter has been on IM for for a few months. Before this, she was on email, which I told her I was supervising (reading periodically). There were seve...

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What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use

G.G. asks from San Antonio

My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then ...

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12 Year Old

M.V. asks from Dallas

Hello everyone.......I need some advice...I am a single mom ....of a 12 year old son who I have been having problems with. He is a wonderful, loving kid, but for th...

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Seeking Moms with 12 Year Old Girls Who Think There Grown

A.A. asks from Louisville

Help my child is moody ,rude,just down right disrespectful.