Hi,
Does anyone have teenage sons/daughters/brothers/sisters that you have to look after on a regular basis? If so I would like to know do you have any tips for dealing with diffucult behaviour? The reason I ask is that I have to look after my
13-yea-old brother every Thursday and I do sometimes struggle to cope if he's in a mood or misbehaving. Any advice much appreciated!! :hihi:

I've got a baseball bat if you want to borrow it :D

Hi,
Does anyone have teenage sons/daughters/brothers/sisters that you have to look after on a regular basis? If so I would like to know do you have any tips for dealing with diffucult behaviour? The reason I ask is that I have to look after my
13-yea-old brother every Thursday and I do sometimes struggle to cope if he's in a mood or misbehaving. Any advice much appreciated!! :hihi:

i brought up children on my own and thank god now they are something :)

A bottle of wine is a wonderful thing lol

I have two of the little darlings and inspite of them being good kids, they do like to push their luck from time to time.

Hi greenrat,
I have a teenage son and teenage nephews/nieces. What exactly is the kind of difficult behaviour that's troubling you?

Hi,
Does anyone have teenage sons/daughters/brothers/sisters that you have to look after on a regular basis? If so I would like to know do you have any tips for dealing with diffucult behaviour? The reason I ask is that I have to look after my
13-yea-old brother every Thursday and I do sometimes struggle to cope if he's in a mood or misbehaving. Any advice much appreciated!! :hihi:

I have a daughter of 13. Although the beautiful, sweet offspring of my loins is mostly well behaved in my company there are times when bribery solves some of lifes arguments. If that fails charging into the room shouting obscenities with nail gun in one hand and a two foot length of barbed wire in the other makes her think about the error of her ways.

Hi greenrat,
I have a teenage son and teenage nephews/nieces. What exactly is the kind of difficult behaviour that's troubling you?

Hi,
He's ok most of the time, just gets quite aggressive when he can't doesn't get his own way - like when he wants to stay up late or has to le someone else watch something on the TV. Also seems to get very upset over very minor things, such as opening the curtains in his bedroom & leaving them open, but I guess that's just typical teenage behaviour :hihi:

He's only just a teenager wait till next year and the year after and the year..............!!!

Unfortunately theyre not like a fine wine...they definitely dont improve with age! My 15 year old daughter knows EVERYTHING!!!

I have a daughter of 13. Although the beautiful, sweet offspring of my loins is mostly well behaved in my company there are times when bribery solves some of lifes arguments. If that fails charging into the room shouting obscenities with nail gun in one hand and a two foot length of barbed wire in the other makes her think about the error of her ways.

THAT'S where I'm going wrong! Now where did I put my nail gun....

I don't know if this will help! I try to take advantage of the excessive mood swings. When my daughter is in a grumpy or tetchy mood I try to focus on the fact that 2 minutes earlier she was in uncontrolable fits of wailing, screaming giggles on the phone when she found out nicola (second name withheld to avoid an incident in the school playground with her mother) padded her bra with charmin ultra and cotton buds (to look like nipples!!!!). This usually helps me laugh, as I knock back a shot of black label, while she proceeds to do impressions of a baby elephant falling up and down the stairs whilst simultaneously slamming all the doors.

We have 3 teenagers in the house - sometimes it's like a battleground !

How do you all cope?? I am listening intently for any advice, which I will note down and keep safe until such time as I need it (shes only six). I am really not looking forward to it..

How do you all cope?? I am listening intently for any advice, which I will note down and keep safe until such time as I need it (shes only six). I am really not looking forward to it..

Just enjoy your daughter at every stage of her development ! Don't look too far forward or you will miss the present ! Children are a gift and you really have to take each day as it comes . The hardest part is letting them go out into the world when they are older and being able to stand back and let them make their own mistakes - just be there to pick up the pieces !

Just enjoy your daughter at every stage of her development ! Don't look too far forward or you will miss the present ! Children are a gift and you really have to take each day as it comes . The hardest part is letting them go out into the world when they are older and being able to stand back and let them make their own mistakes - just be there to pick up the pieces !

See, I already know I'll be no good at that.. I'll be there, walking her to school and picking her up from her mates..It really worries me, stuff like that. If the worlds like this now, then being a teenager will be loads harder in 10 yrs time. I'll go mad with the worry!

See, I already know I'll be no good at that.. I'll be there, walking her to school and picking her up from her mates..It really worries me, stuff like that. If the worlds like this now, then being a teenager will be loads harder in 10 yrs time. I'll go mad with the worry!

Please don't let your fear of the future spoil your enjoyment of today ! A little girl who is just 6 years old is an absolute joy - ENJOY ! As she gets older she will not let you be too clinging unless she wants you to be - kids sometimes get embarrassed if you are too protective and that will be your cue to step back a bit.

I have two teenage daughters - trust me, bribery is the only option :thumbsup:

I have two teenage daughters - trust me, bribery is the only option :thumbsup:

Yes, I have to admit, it does help sometimes !

You're right Betty, I know. But I do worry.. We are quite close so I hope she will be able to tell me if I'm being a 'neurotic mother'. And if that fails, Ill try emperor mings idea of bribery :)

You're right Betty, I know. But I do worry.. We are quite close so I hope she will be able to tell me if I'm being a 'neurotic mother'. And if that fails, Ill try emperor mings idea of bribery :)

If you are close then you will be fine ! Encourage her to talk about what is happening in her world and to talk about her worries and troubles - 6 year olds have them too ! Always be approachable and open to discussion and, when the time comes, she will come to you for advice and may even confide in you ! - what a compliment on your parenting skills ! I am very lucky - I think that I have quite a good relationship with my daughter - she is nearly 18 now ! Don't get me wrong - we still have our disaggreements and argue from time to time - that is normal ! PLEASE don't let these worries of yours spoil this very special time that you have now !

If you are close then you will be fine ! Encourage her to talk about what is happening in her world and to talk about her worries and troubles - 6 year olds have them too ! Always be approachable and open to discussion and, when the time comes, she will come to you for advice and may even confide in you ! - what a compliment on your parenting skills ! I am very lucky - I think that I have quite a good relationship with my daughter - she is nearly 18 now ! Don't get me wrong - we still have our disaggreements and argue from time to time - that is normal ! PLEASE don't let these worries of yours spoil this very special time that you have now !

excellent advice :thumbsup: :thumbsup: