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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 37681" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>It's typical teen behavior that hasn't been dealt with. If not confronted, it will only get worse. Please, don't worry about whether or not he will "still love" you. He will. Daughter has lost computer and ipod more times than I can count because of her disrespectful mouth. Though, it has been a several months since the last time. </p><p></p><p>I usually give the bemused look with a sarcastic "You must have been talkin to someone else, because I KNOW you wouldn't be talking to ME like that". With Daughter I usually get a "sorry, Mom". </p><p></p><p>Like Daisy, I also use "The Look". I don't say a word. I just stare until she gets her little fanny in gear and does what I tell her. The Look works pretty well. Better than yelling, actually. </p><p></p><p>Just the other day, Daughter got real bad attitude with her Dad and me. She got snotty and declared that "I can't talk to you guys! You are simply BEYOND talking to!" Go figure! We weren't going to allow her to stay by herself for week while we went out of town. Wow, what lousy parents.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I walked up to her (I'm taller) and said very firmly, "Honey, the next time you decide to speak to us in such a way, it better be when your eighteen and carrying your packed suitcases out the door". Message received.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 37681, member: 831"] It's typical teen behavior that hasn't been dealt with. If not confronted, it will only get worse. Please, don't worry about whether or not he will "still love" you. He will. Daughter has lost computer and ipod more times than I can count because of her disrespectful mouth. Though, it has been a several months since the last time. I usually give the bemused look with a sarcastic "You must have been talkin to someone else, because I KNOW you wouldn't be talking to ME like that". With Daughter I usually get a "sorry, Mom". Like Daisy, I also use "The Look". I don't say a word. I just stare until she gets her little fanny in gear and does what I tell her. The Look works pretty well. Better than yelling, actually. Just the other day, Daughter got real bad attitude with her Dad and me. She got snotty and declared that "I can't talk to you guys! You are simply BEYOND talking to!" Go figure! We weren't going to allow her to stay by herself for week while we went out of town. Wow, what lousy parents. Anyway, I walked up to her (I'm taller) and said very firmly, "Honey, the next time you decide to speak to us in such a way, it better be when your eighteen and carrying your packed suitcases out the door". Message received. [/QUOTE]
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