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post #1 of 8
2/28/05 at 12:09pm
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CHILD OF MINE!!!!!!!!!!!

Where did my sweet little boy go?

Someone has obviously replaced him with this demon child.

Seriously. Austin has turned into a 4 year old BRAT!

He back talks everything. Everything is "stinky" his phrase that he says when he's pissed off.

He doesn't want a family. Hes mad at me, he's mad at Matt. He doesn't even want Dylan anymore. He's pushed Dylan over, thrown toys at him, and yells at DJ.

I don't know what to do. These past couple weeks, I've done NOTHING but YELL at austin. I'm sick and tired of it.

He doesn't listen, he doesn't do what he's told, he's mouthy, tells me he doesn't want a family. The only thing I can do is tell him "Fine. if you don't want mommy and daddy, you'll have to go find another mommy and daddy"

What do I do? How do I stop the back talking, or keep it in check!

HELP!!! I have a demon on my hands!
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post #2 of 8
2/28/05 at 12:14pm
We have the same problem with Liz. I started using the "naughty corner" like on Super Nanny......and it works I never htought it would. The first couple of times were rough an dshe wouldn't stay there...but now she will stay there..

You have to first get down to their level and make eye contact. Give them one warning, tell htem that whatever it is that they are doing is unacceptable behaviour. Tell him if he keeps doing it he is going to be in the naughty corner for 4 minutes (1 min. for every year they are)

If they keep on doing it then take them to the naughty corner. Tell him he has ot stay there for 4 minutes. Once the 4 minutes are up then you go to him make eye contact and tell him why he was in the naughty corner. Then tell him he needs to say sorry for what he was doing (make sure he looks at you when he says it). THen hugs and kisses when all is done.

Good luck hon
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post #3 of 8
2/28/05 at 7:12pm
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I may have to try that Michele!

Just not sure what to do/say to him!

I mean.. sheesh.. he's mouthy! At 4! Are they supposed to be mouthy?
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post #4 of 8
2/28/05 at 7:15pm
Unfortunately they are Robyn. But, Faith has gotten much better at 4. I hope the naughty corner works for you, I know how frustrating it can be when they are demons.
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post #5 of 8
2/28/05 at 7:16pm
I meant at 5 years old. Duh--Can you tell it is almost time for me to go home?
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post #6 of 8
2/28/05 at 7:23pm
My three year old is like that sometimes....everything is "stupid", he hits me and tries to give me time-outs.
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post #7 of 8
2/28/05 at 8:06pm
Liz likes to try and give me time outs too...until she realized that doing that puts her in the corner
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post #8 of 8
2/28/05 at 8:44pm
You all need to catch Super Nanny tonight. She so works.

Works on Brittany too and she will be 7.
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