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1) Like all creatures in the animal world they sense fear and weakness: Show none!
2) Be creative: Don’t be above really creative solutions.
a. Fighting pre-teens make great window washers…one on each side
b. You get really tired of the bickering? Throw them out the door, lock it and take a bath while enjoying a terrific red wine.
c. Slammed bedroom door? Remove it.
3) Disrespectful language:
a. “I’m not doing that!”…ok, let them make the choice…the consequence is YOU”RE not doing something as well…like driving them to an activity, making dinner or something else they’ll care about. Say nothing and then when you get the chance, mimic their exact language.
4) If all else fails…try to remember that you “like” them and remember the phrase, “this too will pass.”
5) Check out boarding schools!
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Paige
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