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Anyone else having problems with their twins' behavior?

Charlotte - posted on 10/21/2010 ( 4 moms have responded )

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My identical twin girls are 5 and 1/2 years-old and everyday with then is a battle! They are forever fighting physically and verbally. They lie all the time. They never listen or obey, and as soon as my back's turned they get up to mishief such as flooding the bathroom and emptying every bottle of shower gel and bubble bath they can find! I am forever punishing them (non-violent methods such as the corner or cleaning up the mess they made) and I always explain why they're punished and why what they did is wrong but they never listen to me. I am at the end of my tether! I can just about manage when they're in school but I live in France and as you may have heard there's a lot of strikes going on at the moment so the girls and their 2 and 1/2 year-old brother are all at home.

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Naomi - posted on 08/14/2012

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Thanks. That gives me some hope. And some is definitely better than none. That wine Sounds very therapeutic ....smiles.

Lana - posted on 08/14/2012

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Hi, i have 11 years old twin boys. I have had bad and good periods, the most difficult was 2-7 years old, but at the time i was always thinking how lucky i am. Now i reading your post and remembering all this -all the same.They still give me a challenge sometimes, glass of wine and next day- new day. Be strict and consistent(the most hard part), but try just have good time with them, drawing ,painting or just go for walk(that was nightmare sometime,as they been running in differennt directions), something that can draw their attention. Be more positive, if today is not good , tomorrow make sure it would be better.

Naomi - posted on 08/14/2012

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My twins are two years old. They are boy and girl. They do not listen. They scream and cry most of the time. They barely talk. I feel like i have two infants. I feel like there will never be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Annette - posted on 10/21/2010

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Hey, get yourself a big chunk of chocolate or a good glass of red wine, some cheese and grapes (if the strikes allow it) and relax. I have had that feeling with my three monsters, too, more than enough. It is not your fault. They are up to test their limits and yours. Accept it as a challenge. I know it's hard, and it might sound stupid, but try not to get upset about it. (I am just repeating what my husband keeps telling me, when I am close to freaking out because of the kids' misbehavior) ;o))) Don't give up. Be strict and consistent where necessary, but with low energy. They will get older, and things will change. I have seen all kinds of phases with my three (6, 4, 4; boy, boy, girl), I have got very upset at times, but they learn. And I learn.

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