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Here's the deal...
Before you make plans, let the kids in on them. For example: "we're going out to eat, and you have the choice of where we go. (Give them a choice among two or three places that you would enjoy.) After they have chosen, let them know this is to be an enjoyable evening for everyone. There's one ground rule. During the evening, they must be on their best behavior. No fighting, no poking, no arguments. If, at any time, one starts trouble or raises his/her voice, we will instantly return home. There will be no snacks, no supper, and the offender will be sent directly to bed.
If you do this one time, you may never have to do it again. Alternative strategy: if they act out in any public setting - grocery store, the mall, at a movie, in a restaurant - they do not get to go on the next excursion. Hire a sitter and leave them home the next time the family goes out. Believe me, it's very good for them.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 28, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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Ann and Ben
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 26, 2006 at 9:07 AM
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posted by
A-and-B
on September 26, 2006 at 6:11 AM
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Tanga
Hahaha...Ya think?!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 25, 2006 at 6:01 AM
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Aaaah, I am not alone then
I think any parent shares your need for meditation and medication
posted by
Tanga
on September 25, 2006 at 1:09 AM
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Ann
It's not just that. My daughter is very strong willed. Otherwise, my son would be OK. He is mostly alright when it's just him. My daughter initiates trouble.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 24, 2006 at 6:37 PM
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It sounds like the kids have way too much freedom.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on September 24, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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charice
It is! Thanks so much!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 24, 2006 at 9:42 AM
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I hope today is better !
posted by
charice
on September 24, 2006 at 7:34 AM
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kingmi
Thanks so much!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 23, 2006 at 10:35 PM
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sunnybeach, We went through that spell. Thank God mine are older.
You have my deepest empathy!
posted by
kingmi
on September 23, 2006 at 10:22 PM
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babe_rocks
Hey thanks!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 23, 2006 at 9:51 PM
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Artifact
The torture that moms go through! Hahaha
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 23, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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Passion
Don't think that I haven't considered this!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 23, 2006 at 9:48 PM
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Shelly
Yes, I think maybe we ALL should have some meds!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on September 23, 2006 at 9:46 PM
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That's a cool graphic.
posted by
babe_rocks
on September 23, 2006 at 9:18 PM
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My brother and I used to be the same way
One time, our fighting got so bad that my mom, crying, called my uncle, to ask him what she was doing wrong. He simply said, "it will pass." And it did, pretty soon after that phone call. My theory is that, for kids, the world isn't as big as it is to us. The table may be the only thing in a restaurant that exists, or that matters.
posted by
Artifact
on September 23, 2006 at 7:40 PM
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Tie them up and put them in a closet.
posted by
Passionflower
on September 23, 2006 at 7:23 PM
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Are you sure it's not the kids that need the meds...LOL
I'm so bad.
posted by
shelly_b
on September 23, 2006 at 7:00 PM
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