Parenting Teenagers (12-18) Support Group

Oh dear, you poor honey. I wish I had something really helpful and constructive to say, but unfortunately we just have to do as you said, take it one day at a time, and hope we all survive to the end!! I hope they all calm down a bit and you can get some little bits of peace here and there. Big hugs, Jennie

I know I ve been there,try to just let them bee, you take care of yourself first, then you kids,just keep trying,prayers for you sweetie,LOL blue

Try to remove yourself, even if only for a short while, from explosive situations. Do they have free reign at the house, or do they know that computer, tv, etc. are a privilege that can be taken away? When they call you names they are trying to engage you and control you. remain calm no matter how hard it is. They need to be doing chores, and when they don't privileges need to be removed. Don't talk too much, your word is final. Physical exercise helps too. Good luck.

Bab09 is so right start taking stuff away from them!!! They arent just entitled to things like TV and computers and games and rides legally all you have to do is feed them twice per day....doesnt have to be take out can be hot dogs and buns...provide them with safe housing and water. They are not entitled to new clothes, telephones, cell phones, cable, internet. They want to be nasty to you then yank stuff away. Quit giving them every thing they want when they dont deserve it they need to have consequences for behaving like that if you dont enforce rules and consequences with them then who is to blame in the end because they are told they can do it? I have had to learn the hard way with my son how true that is.