I'm sorry you're going thru this - and hold my breath daily waiting for my turn - I have 4 children - Oldest 17 then 16 - both girls - my son is 13 and I have another daughter who is 11 - I count my blessings constantly because so far - so good. My husband and I decided a long time ago - if we had a difference of opinion on something one of the kids were doing - we would discuss it away from them - In front of them we are a "UNITED" front. The kids need to learn respect - I would not tolerate them back talking nor would my husband - I can't remember the last time I had to smack one of them - I know it was on the butt and a long time ago. but I believe they fear me beating the blankety blank out of them if they ever disrespected me or my husband. They all go thru some sort of "stages" but my way is nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Please don't take this as me saying I beat them into behaving because its far from it - You'll need to punish her and stick to it - And your husband needs to get on your side!!!!! Good luck - |