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May
19
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 “There is no excuse for abuse.” This is an important lesson in The Total Transformation, and one of the first things I put into law in my own home, once I began utilizing the tools and techniques taught by James Lehman. But what do you do when the same choices are not made in your friend’s home — or in the home of your children’s friends?
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Archive for the ‘Disrespect’ Category
Blog Posts by Suzz Malone
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Apr
28
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“What? I was kidding.” I get this response when I ask my son to stop whatever inappropriate verbal or physical behavior he is doing at that moment. I pause, tilt my head, and think, “Really?” His behavior is anything but laughable. It’s usually disrespectful, scary, and sometimes dangerous. And I’m getting tired of my kid “kidding around.”
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Feb
17
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As a former middle school teacher, I have spent hours in the classroom. Those hours have all been leading the class. I have taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. I have substituted for seventh and eighth grades. I love this middle school age group of eleven-to-thirteen. (As a teacher, I mean. As a parent, I find working with my own boys much more challenging!) | |||
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Feb
20
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Parents frequently call me on the Parental Support Line to discuss respect. Some will say, “The ONLY thing I ask from my child is that they respect me.” They reason that if they are respected, their child will do everything they are asked to do, will not say anything impolite, and will be motivated by positive feelings toward their parent. These are terrific goals, but I’ve started to ask people not to even use the word “respect” when they talk to their children about their behavior, and I’ll explain why.
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