Posted By: Kim Stricker
Category: Empathy, Goals and Expectations, Respect and Disrespect, School, Tweens
Comments: 2
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!) Read more »
Posted By: Lola Howle
Category: ADHD/ADD, Acting-out Behavior, Consequences, Relatives, Respect and Disrespect, Single Parents
Comments: 23
My 13 year old son with ADHD is as big as I am and when he refuses to comply, I often lose my temper. That’s when my son’s ability to manipulate goes into high gear. As soon as I lose it, he dramatically flinches. My guilt meter shoots off the chart. Pretty soon, consequences for his behavior are forgotten. It’s an unhealthy cycle that does nothing to help my son learn problem solving skills.
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