How to Stop Your Kids From Talking Back to You

Are you sick of it?? I know I am!! The way they roll their eyes at you or answer you back with a snide sarcastic remark.


It makes my blood boil. What happened to respect? Kids today just don't have it - is it that the fear is gone?


I am not sure but what I do know is that we need to take care of it - quickly before it gets out of hand.


Here are some of my suggestions.

Things You'll Need

  • patience - lots of it

Instructions

    • 1

      Dont' just take it. Don't just say - "oh well they are kids"

      Do not tolerate rude behavior. Tell them when they say something out of line.

    • 2

      Choose your battle. I actually learned this one from work. I was told you can't win all your battles so choose wisely which ones are the most important to you.

      If your kid forgot to put the cap on the toothpaste it might not be as important as forgetting to feed the dog. Here is where you would choose your battle.

    • 3

      Do not answer them back - yes you will be tempted - I always am - but don't stoop to their level. Do not escalate the situation

    • 4

      Give everyone a time out until you can discuss the situation rationally

    • 5

      Let them know when they are crossing the line. Let them know that you will be letting them know when enough is enough or when they are close to the boundary.

    • 6

      Add a punishment and follow through with it. Many people threaten punishment but never do it. Make sure they know you mean business. Make it something that affects them - take their cell phone or internet privilege away. Sending them to their room does not do anything these days - they probably prefer that anyway.

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