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I am wondering if it may just be the age. My daughter is 13 and she is just as mean and disrespectful as can be. Im not sure what to do about it....help!!! I have tried everything short of beating her. It just culminates into her yelling and screaming at me, and I just dont seem to have the energy anymore....sigh....
I am wondering if it may just be the age. My daughter is 13 and she is just as mean and disrespectful as can be. Im not sure what to do about it....help!!! I have tried everything short of beating her. It just culminates into her yelling and screaming at me, and I just dont seem to have the energy anymore....sigh....
Everything *short* of beating her, eh? Looks like it's time to get out the brass knuckles. (JOKE... don't beat your child.)
Had I screamed at my mother she would have knocked me over backwards. And then my Dad would have. Total lack of respect. I'd pack her a bag and escort her to the front door, and invite her to step into the real world where she cn have a go at taking care of herself for a change. Get a job, pay rent, groceryshopping, clothes, bills etc. After a day or two of that she'll probably see the light? Beats beating them.
I had a boyfriend when I was 13. My mother never knew about him (she wouldn't have allowed it). He was the next door neighbors cousin who was visiting for the summer . All we did was kiss, it was very innocent. Who knows what kids do these days tho.
I'm not a parent, but my little sis is 13. She's had a couple boyfriends but nothing at all serious, they all lasted less than a month and they only saw each other in school and a couple times at Skate City never alone and never even at each other's houses. She has a best friend and I think in general, they're good for each other, but the friend is waay ahead of her in terms of boys and kissing and all that, so I'm a little scared but she difinetly thinks for herself so I just talk to her a lot and give her all that info she doesn't want to hear and I think she's going to be ok.
I don't think your daughter's anger/attitude is directly related to her boyfriend. I know this isn't how a lot of people parent, but if you think she's too easily influenced: encourage her to question everything! Even you! Why is this kind of behavior expected of me by my friends, teachers, parents? IMO, if kids understand why they are more likely to stop and think and make better decisions rather than just feeling the pressure and immediately acting. If they question you, they're giving you a chance to explain the consequences of what they want to do!
I agree with yankeegirl313.
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. All we did was kiss, it was very innocent. Who knows what kids do these days tho. 
