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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 250880" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>In the short term, i would come up with very clear-cut consequences for specific behaviors. I did this with my Youngest, and it took some time, but it eventually helped. Examples: curse at me, lose your cellphone for x hours/days. Walk out of the house without permission, lose your game boy. Etc. Etc. Unfortunately, you can't "make" him listen to you, or do what you tell him to do. You can, however, give him consequences when he doesn't. I'm oversimplifying that a bit, I realize, but it's a start. </p><p></p><p>I know how it is to get so frustrated you yell, but it doesn't accomplish anything. Remember YOU are the parent. When you lose control, he's won that particular battle. I had to repeat that to myself many many times. </p><p></p><p>I hope you can take a break and get some time for yourself soon. </p><p></p><p>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 250880, member: 1157"] In the short term, i would come up with very clear-cut consequences for specific behaviors. I did this with my Youngest, and it took some time, but it eventually helped. Examples: curse at me, lose your cellphone for x hours/days. Walk out of the house without permission, lose your game boy. Etc. Etc. Unfortunately, you can't "make" him listen to you, or do what you tell him to do. You can, however, give him consequences when he doesn't. I'm oversimplifying that a bit, I realize, but it's a start. I know how it is to get so frustrated you yell, but it doesn't accomplish anything. Remember YOU are the parent. When you lose control, he's won that particular battle. I had to repeat that to myself many many times. I hope you can take a break and get some time for yourself soon. . [/QUOTE]
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