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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 76625" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I tried to answer a while ago but got interrupted.</p><p></p><p>Nichole has been testing out attitude and nastiness since she turned 18. Most especially recently. I think she's been more than startled by the response of the family. Around here once the 18th birthday arrives you're expected to act like the adult you are.</p><p></p><p>Just yesterday she had one of those flip of the switch mood things she does. Sunk her claws into Darrin for getting in her way when she'd ran into him. easy child went into Mamma Bear mode and her fangs came out. (rare for her) Nichole shot back with both attitude and nastiness. And I gave it right back to her. Tit for tat. Just as nasty as she gave. (just more controlled)</p><p></p><p>Nichole looked shocked. Then shut up and sulked.</p><p></p><p>A few mins later Nichole was fine and life went on as usual. But the message was clear. Mood shifts are all fine and dandy. Behavior, on the other hand, had better be controlled in an adult fashion no less will be tolerated. This is most especially true when children are present.</p><p></p><p>My youngest is in the process of having her attitude readjusted. Behaviors and such that were tolerated somewhat (even those that were punished) while she was still a child living here will NOT be tolerated now that she is an adult living here. Once that 18th birthday rolled around her right to live here disappeared forever and became a Privilege. A privilege that can stop any time we her parents wish it to.</p><p></p><p>I've seen more startled and shocked expressions on her face since June than in her whole 18 years. lol</p><p></p><p>difficult child is an adult. You are not obliged to help her in any way shape or form. And I'd be awfully hard pressed to do any helping with anything while she is treating you like dirt.</p><p></p><p>My mother is fond of saying we take family for granted and should treat them like we would good friends. Yeah, probably not a bad idea. Cuz if a "good friend" treated me like dirt I sure as heck wouldn't put up with it. lol</p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 76625, member: 84"] I tried to answer a while ago but got interrupted. Nichole has been testing out attitude and nastiness since she turned 18. Most especially recently. I think she's been more than startled by the response of the family. Around here once the 18th birthday arrives you're expected to act like the adult you are. Just yesterday she had one of those flip of the switch mood things she does. Sunk her claws into Darrin for getting in her way when she'd ran into him. easy child went into Mamma Bear mode and her fangs came out. (rare for her) Nichole shot back with both attitude and nastiness. And I gave it right back to her. Tit for tat. Just as nasty as she gave. (just more controlled) Nichole looked shocked. Then shut up and sulked. A few mins later Nichole was fine and life went on as usual. But the message was clear. Mood shifts are all fine and dandy. Behavior, on the other hand, had better be controlled in an adult fashion no less will be tolerated. This is most especially true when children are present. My youngest is in the process of having her attitude readjusted. Behaviors and such that were tolerated somewhat (even those that were punished) while she was still a child living here will NOT be tolerated now that she is an adult living here. Once that 18th birthday rolled around her right to live here disappeared forever and became a Privilege. A privilege that can stop any time we her parents wish it to. I've seen more startled and shocked expressions on her face since June than in her whole 18 years. lol difficult child is an adult. You are not obliged to help her in any way shape or form. And I'd be awfully hard pressed to do any helping with anything while she is treating you like dirt. My mother is fond of saying we take family for granted and should treat them like we would good friends. Yeah, probably not a bad idea. Cuz if a "good friend" treated me like dirt I sure as heck wouldn't put up with it. lol Hugs [/QUOTE]
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