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Well...I surprised everyone today...

This morning I very calmly informed my daughter that she was grounded for the weekend. That includes cancelling the bake sale she wanted to do and no computer or phone. The reason? Because for about 6 weeks now she has progressively talked back more and more and we have asked her to stop for weeks. Now for the most part I believe its just growing pains and stretching her ability to stick up for her opinions. Last night however, she proceeded to yell at her father and carryon ridiculously. It was totally uncalled for and disrespectful. Especially annoying after we have spent everysingle day for the last two weeks catering to whatever she wanted each night, when we have both been exhausted. I surprised them because I didn't do it in the heat of the moment and interfering in their relationship, I thought about it and did it calmly this am, infront of my husband and son. My husband was very thankful and appreciative that I stood up for respecting him and that was very nice. I also asked her to tell me that she understood the reasons, that she accepted the punishment and most of all, not take out her disappointment with the rest of us during her punishment. She said she did, and guess what? She has been her charming thoughtful self all day! Acting much more mature and thoughtful than she has in weeks! who knew!
Posted by Tina on 11/30/2007 09:04 AM

Daughters are certainly mysterious and surprising, even to mothers! I agree that teens have to test their limits some; otherwise they wouldn't be developing normally. But I also agree that there are limits. I'm glad this worked out so well!
posted by Kelly on 11/30/2007 09:10 AM

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