Many (if not most) parents are simply unable to devote the time and attention that it takes to sit down and thoroughly handle every situation that comes up with their kids. When Did My Child Turn into a Pill? Disrespectful behavior—cursing, yelling, arguing, ignoring you, refusin...
Estrangement: If adult children sever ties with their parents and restrict access to the grandchildren. Divorce or Separation: When a child’s parents divorce or separate, grandparents may step in to provide stability and maintain family connections. Death of a Parent: The surviving parent may limi...
parents make “threats” no desserts or TV yet don’t follow through or pretty much change the subject when behavior is brought up as though they think ignoring it will cause it to dissappear pretty much, becomes frustrating not having support from parents,...
even if the other parent disagrees with the punishment. You and your spouse need to present yourselves as a unified team to your child, or it will undermine your authority as parents. Later, when things are calm, and you’re out of earshot of your child, you and your spouse can...
Overprotective parents can make even the simplest things, like going out with friends and having a boyfriend, into major sources of conflict. This creates long-term problems for the child. Learn some tips on how to get them to give you some freedom.
Free weekly inspiration in your inbox. Give yourself the support you need, to be the parent you want to be. YES I WANT THIS SUPPORT Peaceful Parent Happy Kids Online Course This self-paced 12-week online program gives you the support, tools and inspiration you need, to become the parent ...
be assertive, especially for those of us raised in strict households where the adults had the final say. Asserting yourself is often seen as being rude. So, the first step to being assertive is to dissuade yourself from the notion that being assertive is being disrespectful to the other ...
Many adult children do not feel their parents are living up to“their expectations”and they become bitter, jaded, or just decide it is easier to disengage. Bitter is a word I never use, and it is the first time in my writing I have put the word in a story. The word bitter means ...
“I come home from the office, exhausted after another long day at work, and my wife treats me like crap,” stated one man who is dealing with a disrespectful wife. “I cannot understand why all the things I do to make her happy are never enough,” he continues. “She’s such an...
Consider your communication style and whether it may contribute to disrespectful behavior in teenagers. Do you speak to them calmly and respectfully or resort to yelling or harsh language when frustrated or angry? It’s common for parents to feel that their teens mustearn their respect. ...