Time-outs & Grounding: Older Child

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Grounding for a 6 Year Old

D.E. asks from Cincinnati

Won't get in to all the details as it would take forever. So long story short, our 6 year old had definitely given us a run for our money. Very smart, but very stubbo...

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Birthdays and Grounded.

H.A. asks from Phoenix

So my sons best friends birthday party is on Sat. My son was grounded for getting an F in science and math and so he cant do anything outside the house besides schoo...

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At What Age Is a Child Old Enough to Be 'Grounded'?

K.C. asks from Anchorage

Hi moms, I am wondering at what age did you start to use grounding as a punishment? I have a 4.5 year old and we use time out as punishment (among other things). I ...

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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii

A.L. asks from Sacramento

My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one ...

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I Just Grounded him...now What?

E.B. asks from Seattle

So, my six year old had asked if he could go out front and eat his Ice Cream he was having....I told him he could, only if he stayed away from the neighbor kids(they ...

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10 Year Old Defiant Son

J.F. asks from Minneapolis

I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him wit...

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How to Deal with an Out of Control 7 Year Old?

J.P. asks from Chicago

I have been having issues with my 7 year old daughter being disrespectful, honest & kind. She has always been a good kid up until about 3 months ago. We did have anot...

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What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use

G.G. asks from San Antonio

My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then ...

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My 9 Year Old Keeps Breaking the Rules ~ Help!

K.B. asks from Los Angeles

We have a 9 year old daughter that pushes every boundary we give her. Here are a couple examples. She plays with the 10 year old at the apartment upstairs after hom...

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Help with Disrespectful 8 Year Old

T.C. asks from Rockford

My 8 year old has the worst attitude when it comes to how she talks to her father and I. I try to talk calmly but she won't let up!! She is an honors student and in...