How should I handle situations when my 10yr old daughter is being disrepectful while w/ other kids?

Jane - posted on 03/19/2012

You did absolutely the right thing! She embarrassed you and then was no doubt embarrassed by the action you took in turn. IMHO it is the only way for them to learn - especially as they get older. I also believe that things should be tackled there and then - not left until later as the sting will go out of your words and the message can get diluted. I say - well done!!

Deidre - posted on 03/17/2012

Yeah, yeah, yeah, kids will be kids... But that certainly doesn't give them the license to act a fool in public!! I don't care who is around or what the circumstances are, my children get a "Very Stern Taking To" when they act up in public. We, as single parents, can't afford to let them get away with SHIT!! I am serious. That's the last thing that we need. People all ready have a negative stereo typing for single parents. So I'll be damned if I allow my child to give those people AMMUNITION!!!



You did the right thing and I support your actions 100%. You didn't even do anything ridiculous. All you did was make sure your child was not going to be blamed for making a ruckus in a Hospital setting. You could have embarrassed her by doing so many other things. You didn't yell at the top of your lungs, grab her by her hair, squeeze her face, snatch her up by her shirt, or anything like that LOL. You did a great job. You were very cool calm and collected. Congrats. Honestly, I've gotten to the point to where when my boys act up in public they look at me and I give them "The LOOK" and they immediately stop at all costs. They know just how capable I am at embarrassing THEM and they don't want to have anything to do with that LOl :)

America3437 - posted on 03/14/2012

I think you did the right thing! She is old enough to understand the situation and to be respectful of those around her. You have to be a parent no matter where you are. I say pat yourself on the back for being a good parent! I have spent many hours in hospitals and nursing homes and all to often parent's forget to keep parenting insted of allowing their children to run around screaming like wild banshee's!

Helen - posted on 03/14/2012

firstly its YOUR daughter dont let anyone tell you wat u should do i handle these things in my way which you may not agree with or wish to do but nevertheless i shall share ....

wen my children do something i dont like i do it back yes i know its sounds awful for example my 6yrold used to get very angry over nothing in which she would scream out that she hates me i was so upset as it is such a strong word so one day she said it and in a calm non shouting manor i told her ' fine then i hate you right back ' she paused and processed wat i had said to her and replyed '' well thats not very nice mummy u hurt my feelings '' in which we then had a discussion on y i said it back how she felt and how i felt everytime she said it too this day she hasnt said it again if she angry with me she literally says '' im angry with you mummy im not going to talk to you '' an i reply '' ok come and tell me wen u have stoped being angry then we can ave a cuddle ' and off she stomps so im basically saying if you do it back they will understand how it feels and prob wont do it again like i say up to u your mummy :-)